Drying

Drying Services

Drying services for wood are available at our workshop in Spencerville.

Kiln Dried

Our modern, advanced Wood-Mizer Kiln, the KD 250, can dry between 4,000 and 6,000 board feet at a time.

Drying times take approximately 10 days for softwoods and  varies from 2-9 weeks hardwoods, depending on the species.

We do also kiln dry customer-supplied wood, price may vary depending on the type of wood, and volume to dry.

General Fee Guidelines:

CONTACT US FOR SPECIAL PRICING FOR KILN DRIED AND DRESSED CEDAR

  • SOFTWOOD & HARDWOOD
    $0.55 per board foot per week in kiln
  • KILN DRYING JIG
    used to mitigate warping and twisting – contact us to discuss need
  • CUSTOMER SUPPLIED LUMBER
    subject to 50% increase in fees plus a kiln set up fee.

Air Dried

Air drying wood is a common practice for rough sawn lumber. 

We stack the wood loosely and place one-inch wooden slats, called stickers, between every layer of wood, at 24 inch intervals. Each stack sits on 6 x 6 crossers to ensure good airflow for bottom layer. This enhances the natural drying process. Air drying wood can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on type of wood and weather conditions. 

General Fee Guidelines:

Pricing may vary depending on the type of wood to be dried and the amount of space required for storage.  Fees will include:

  • $0.50 Sticker – 1″ material placed every 24 inches between layers
  • $7.50 Crosser – 6″ material placed on the bottom of each stack every 3-4 ft
  • $12.00 Strap – polyester cord with edge protectors placed every 3-4 ft

We would be happy to discuss your lumber drying needs.