Kiln Drying
Why Vacuum Kiln Drying?
Kiln drying is a process used to dry lumber and other wood products in order to improve the quality, reliability, and stability of the product. Kiln drying services involve using a specialized kiln that utilizes vacuum technology or hot air to evaporate the moisture from the wood quickly and efficiently. With our state of the art iDRY PLUS vacuum kiln, you can have the peace of mind that your products are being created with the highest possible standards in mind.
The iDRY PLUS Electric Vacuum Kiln has been designed specifically for reducing overall drying time while ensuring that the lumber is dried as evenly as possible, avoiding any kind of warping or cracking that can occur when exposed to extreme temperatures. This type of kiln functions by lowering the temperature at which water boils while heating with aluminum hot water plates or circulated hot air; this helps speed up the process of evaporation without compromising on the quality of the wood.
In addition to a shorter drying time, Kiln Drying services also provide other benefits such as improved stability and sterility, making it ideal for high-quality furniture or objects where these aspects are important. Kiln Dried lumber is therefore an essential part of any furniture or product manufacturer’s process in order to ensure a top-notch product every single time.
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(250 bdft Minimum)
*Total Kiln Drying cost will vary based on how much Kiln Volume your lumber requires (Kiln Bdft) and the length of time it needs to be in the kiln (weekly increments). There is a minimum 1 week and 250 bdft minimum. Typical cost ranges from $1.80 to $3.50 per bdft.
*Max lumber dimensions we can kiln dry: 16'4” Long x 60" wide x 65" High
(No exceptions to these dimensions)
*Preferred Board lengths are: 6’, 8’, 10’ and 12’ Lengths
*If lumber needs to be unloaded, loaded, stacked and stickered etc, there will be a labor charge for this work as well.
*Kiln drying is a process which removes moisture from wood, when moisture is removed wood will naturally shrink. Depending on the grain direction of the wood, this shrinkage can result in bow, warp, cupping, and cracking and is not the fault of the Kiln or Kiln operator and RAW Heartwood will not be responsible for any presumed loss or degrade in lumber value declared by the customer.
*Our Vacuum Kiln can hold up to 4,000 bdft and can dry most lumber within 1-2 weeks. Wood can be loaded and dried right away, however it is strongly recommended to let wood air dry until it reaches its Fiber Saturation Point (typically this is around 20% MC). Drying lumber before this is achieved will be more expensive as it will take longer to dry and there is an increased chance for quality degradation due to drying defects.
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