seasoning

• what is seasoning?

  when a tree is cut down it is extremely wet with up to 85% water content

  Seasoning is the process of drying out the timber before it is used
• what is air seasoning?

  leaving timber outside until they have 18% water
• what is kiln drying?

  pumping steam and warm dry air around the planks until they're 10% water
• benefits of seasoning timber

  increases strength, stability & resistance to decay