Seasoning Timber -

| Indoor use (heated home) | 6–8% | | Outdoor (covered but unheated) | 12–16% | | Direct ground contact | 18–20%+ |

Immediately after sawing. Use wax emulsion, Anchorseal, or latex paint. Two coats on end grain. seasoning timber

1. What is Seasoning? Seasoning is the controlled process of removing moisture (water) from "green" (freshly felled) wood to reduce its moisture content (MC) to a level suitable for its intended use. Freshly cut wood can have an MC of over 100% (the weight of water exceeds the weight of dry wood). Properly seasoned wood typically has an MC of 8–20%, depending on its application (indoor furniture: 6–8%; outdoor construction: 15–20%). 2. Why Must Wood Be Seasoned? Using unseasoned ("green") wood leads to severe problems: | Indoor use (heated home) | 6–8% |