Wood drying
What is Wood Drying?
Wood drying is a standard stage in the wood processing workflow, during which moisture is removed from the wood. This is important to make the wood suitable for further use – in manufacturing, construction, or other applications.
Artificial drying is carried out in specialized chambers and allows achieving the desired moisture level much faster than natural air drying.
How do drying chambers work?
- The entire system operates automatically.
- Hot airflow helps evaporate moisture from the wood’s interior.
- The process is continuously monitored and adjusted – both temperature and moisture levels are controlled.
- Built-in fans ensure even air circulation.
- Heat is supplied via air heaters, and air circulates through special ventilation ducts.
- The required moisture balance is maintained using a spraying system.
More about wood drying
We perform wood drying in special chambers and can ensure comprehensive work quality. The wood must be carefully stacked into bundles, using spacers no thinner than 20 mm to ensure air circulation.
Drying Duration and Factors
To achieve approximately 18% moisture content, the drying process typically takes 5–10 days.
The exact duration depends on various factors, such as:
- the type of wood and its density;
- the thickness of the boards or beams;
- the initial moisture content and other properties;
- natural variations.
