Flat, stable, bug-free — ready to build.
Build with air-dried lumber and it can twist, check, and carry powderpost beetles into your shop — after months of work.
Green lumber moves — it shrinks, cups, and twists as it dries. We dry with newer technology than the typical dehumidification kiln — one high-frequency kiln and three iDry vacuum kilns, choosing whichever gives your wood the lowest cost and the best outcome — taking your boards to 6–12% moisture depending on the intended use and the season here in NC. A sterilization cycle kills any insects in the wood, and what comes out is furniture-grade stock you can glue, join, and finish with confidence.
How it works
Why kiln-dry instead of air-dry?
- Speed — air drying takes roughly a year per inch of thickness. Our vacuum kilns run 5–10× faster than conventional — weeks, not months — at temperatures low enough to keep colors bright.
- Finishes the job — air drying only removes "free water" and stalls around 16% in NC humidity; kiln drying removes the "bound water" and sets the sap, making wood ready for interior use in climate-controlled homes.
- Sterilization — the heat cycle kills insects and larvae that air drying leaves alive.
- Flatter stock — weighted, stickered stacks and a controlled schedule mean less cupping and checking.
Estimate your load
Rough numbers to plan around. Every load dries a little differently — we’ll confirm price and timing when you book.
Board feet = thickness × width × length ÷ 12. We estimate moisture from your milling date — wood is green for the first two months, then air-dries about 3% MC per month, down to about 16%. At or below 25% MC, figure roughly a week in the kiln per inch of thickness.
Includes the sterilization cycle. Timing varies with moisture, species, and kiln schedule — call 919-505-1887 to confirm.
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