Air Drying of Lumber

Focusing on effective outdoor air-drying techniques, this report details principles and procedures derived from field investigations and industrial practices. It emphasizes the importance of yarding lumber in unit packages and explores various topics, including the reasons for drying lumber, its advantages and limitations, the relationship between wood properties and drying, optimal drying yard layouts, piling methods, common defects and their remedies, and strategies for protecting air-dried lumber.