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As fresh timber which is obtained from trees contains about 30 to 40 % sap or moisture. This sap is very harmful for the life of a timber. Therefore, it is necessary to remove that sap by applying some special methods. All those methods which are used for removing the sap from timber are collectively termed as seasoning of timber.
Types of Timber Seasoning:
The main types of timber seasoning are as under.
(1)Natural Seasoning, (2)Artificial Seasoning,(a) Kiln Seasoning,
(b) Chemical Seasoning,
(c) Electric Seasoning,
(3) Water Seasoning
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What is wood seasoning?
Seasoning of timber is the drying of timbers moisture content to a level below 22% by several methods, including Air seasoning, kiln seasoning or a combined of both. Seasoning of timber allows wood to be used for practical purposes whether it be for shaping, constructional purposes, what ever the need for timber, it must be seasoned.
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advantages and disadvantages
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State two purposes of seasoning timber?
because it needs to have increased dimensional stability, increased strength, an reduce weight issues
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What are the two types of season?
The two types of seasoning are the natural/air seosoning and the kiln seasoning
What is monitored to reduce the amount of splitting in timber during seasoning?
Equilibrium Moisture Content
Advantages and disadvantages of the two types of seasoning?
1) Air Seasoning Advantages : No expensive equipment needed, Environmentally friendly Disadvantages :Takes longer than Kiln seasoning 2) Kiln Seasoning Advantages: Insects are killed during this process, Require little stacking space, Moisture content of the timber may be brought to any desired level Disadvantage: It is expensive , It gives a little weaker timber when compared to air seasoning
What are the two main types of timber?
The 2 main types of timber are Softwoods and Hardwoods.
