Why do certain log home producers kiln dry their logs?
A. For two reasons: 1) Many log home producers kiln dry their logs because they utilise standing dead or low grade wood. Standing dead wood is cut from dead trees that have been killed by wood borers and other insects. The kiln drying attempts to kill these insects prior to using the wood for house construction. This lumber is very inexpensive to purchase. OUTAOUAIS LOG HOMES uses only live trees with no insects infestation. 2) Many log home producers kiln dry in an attempt to reduce the moisture content of the logs in an effort to eliminate settlement and shrinkage. The kiln drying process will not adequately eliminate shrinkage, as it is impossible to dry out the center of the log. Usually a kiln only dries the first outside inch of lumber. Therefore, the log home owner has wasted his money on kiln drying because once the log comes out of the kiln, the process is reversed due to the absorption of environmental humidity. The space allowed for settlement over windows and doors is evide