Seasoning Of Timber: Know Purpose, Methods and Advantages of Timber Seasoning here!

Last Updated on Jun 30, 2025
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Methods of Seasoning of Timber

Seasoning of Timber FAQs

Seasoning of timber is the process of reducing the water content of timber so as to ensure strength development and also to facilitate easy handling, transportation, and placement of timber.

Some of the main reasons for timber seasoning are: Strength development. Increasing the Hardness. Durability enhancement. Reduction of Weight. Allowing painting and finishing of timber surface. Enhancing the resistance against insect attack.

The 3 major types of seasoning of timber are: Air Seasoning. Chemical Seasoning. Kiln Seasoning.

Timber seasoning is mainly controlled by temperature, rate of air circulation and the relative humidity.

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