June 20 - June 22, 2023
Fredericton, N.B.

This course will provide a thorough review of the basic principles involved in lumber drying. The course will progress from a presentation of the fundamentals of wood drying to the day-to-day operation of a dry kiln. Emphasis will be on drying S-P-F for dimension lumber, however, time will be dedicated to discussing drying requirements or implications for products such as MSR, Glu-Lam, CLT, and finger-jointed lumber. Both conventional temperature (up to 190°F) and high temperature (up to 240°F) drying will be discussed.