Minimizing shrinkage, warping, and splitting.
To understand seasoning, one must understand where the water lives in a tree. timber seasoning
| Timber | Seasoning Behavior | Advice | |--------|--------------------|--------| | | Prone to end checks | Seal ends immediately; dry very slowly | | Teak | Stable but oily | Kiln-drying removes natural oils – prefer air-dry | | Pine | Rapid drying – risk of surface checks | Use mild kiln schedule | | Eucalyptus | High collapse risk | Low-temperature initial drying essential | | Beech | Steams easily but warps | Weight on stacks; dry fast after initial phase | Minimizing shrinkage, warping, and splitting