Kiln Seasoning

Here the stack is put into a large oven called a 'kiln'. A kiln is an enclosed unit where heat and steam can be produced. Very hot steam penetrates the timber and heats up the moisture within each board. When the moisture in the timber heats up it begins to evaporate. Heat in the kiln also helps to evaporate the steam from the timber, which is sucked out of the kiln using extractor fans. There are two types of kiln: a compartment kiln a progressive kiln