This week our Sarasota, FL facility broke ground for a new kiln and an extensive wood slab production space. The new wood slab space will provide us with more area to store and air-dry a greater selection of wood slabs. The 10,000-board-foot dehumidifying kiln will bring our company-wide drying capabilities to 600,000 board feet. This includes dehumidification, vacuum, and conventional steam kilns.
Why Kiln-Drying Matters: The Hidden Risks of Buying “Green” Lumber for Indoor Furniture
Wood is an incredible material. It is strong, beautiful, and naturally engineered. But it is also hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs and releases moisture depending on its environment. In a living tree, water can make up more than half the total weight of the wood. Once that tree is milled into lumber, controlling that moisture becomes …