How do I use these dried wood pieces from Thailand? [closed]

1. How does a kiln dry wood work?
2. What happens when kiln dried wood gets wet?
3. What happens when wood dries out?
4. Can you kiln dry wood at home?
5. Does lumber have to be kiln-dried?
6. How much does it cost to kiln dry wood?
7. How do you remove moisture from wood?
8. Is it OK to burn kiln dried wood?
9. Is it worth buying kiln dried logs?
10. Will rain ruin kiln dried wood?

How does a kiln dry wood work?

The kiln process involves the drying of wood in a chamber where air circulation, relative humidity and temperature can be controlled so that the moisture content of wood can be reduced to a target point without having any drying defects. The most commonly used kilns are conventional and dehumidification kilns.

What happens when kiln dried wood gets wet?

If kiln dried firewood gets wet, or is getting wet, simply leaving it outside under a suitable cover (such as inside a wood shed or under an overhang) for a couple of days will help to dry out the wood. ... Kiln dried firewood can absorb moisture over a long period of time if left outside uncovered.

What happens when wood dries out?

Wood drying (also seasoning lumber or wood seasoning) reduces the moisture content of wood before its use. ... Equilibration (usually drying) causes unequal shrinkage in the wood, and can cause damage to the wood if equilibration occurs too rapidly.

Can you kiln dry wood at home?

Kiln drying your own wood at home can be a great way to sustainably harvest the materials around you, and dry it fast enough to build furniture with. ... You can do this with any kind of wood.

Does lumber have to be kiln-dried?

This is a big improvement over green lumber, but it will shrink another 2% or so in width and thickness when it is brought indoors where the average humidity will bring the MC down to 8%. To get to that level, wood needs to either be kiln-dried or stored in a dry environment to equalize out.

How much does it cost to kiln dry wood?

This cost averages between $. 35-$. 60 per board foot, plus the costs of storage, overhead, insurance, etc. Vacuum kiln drying costs from $1-$2 per board foot, depending on the thickness.

How do you remove moisture from wood?

Place a dehumidifier in the center of the room once all of the standing water is removed. Set it to the highest extraction setting possible. Turn it on and leave it running for at least 24 hours to pull moisture from the boards. Place fans blowing across the surface to further aid in drying the wood out.

Is it OK to burn kiln dried wood?

From a practical perspective, commercially kiln dried clean scraps of lumber (also called dimensional lumber) are a pretty safe alternative to traditional cut firewood. Because they are bark-free, and are usually stored indoors, this is a very low risk wood choice. ... Treated wood is highly toxic when burned.

Is it worth buying kiln dried logs?

When you compare the heat output of kiln dried vs seasoned firewood, along with the price, kiln dried logs are certainly worth it, especially when you consider they won't cause damage to your stove or flue like most seasoned logs on the market that are above 25% moisture content will over time.

Will rain ruin kiln dried wood?

Kiln dried lumber that is improperly handled, stored or transported can be re-wetted either by high humidity, rain or condensation. ... Even though high humidity is the major problem, it should be emphasized that kiln dried lumber should never be exposed to rain.