Wood Drying Services by AtoZWoodCompany

If you are a timber merchant or dealer looking for efficient wood drying services, please reach out to us to discuss your requirements. As the #1 global supplier and exporter of African timber, we provide timber drying services at low prices for fellow merchants and entrepreneurs.

AtoZWoodCompany is a renowned timber company, manufacturing and exporting over 30 varieties of hardwood and softwood timber. We sell wood logs, sawn timber, hardwood slabs, and many other wood products with worldwide shipping. Additionally, we offer B2B services like wood drying, processing, and transportation for other wood merchants in the region.

What is wood drying and why may you need it?

The process involves drying wood to reduce its moisture content. Several methods are used to dry wood naturally or manually. These include air drying, sun drying, and kiln drying. Dried wood is less heavy and stronger.

Natural wood when freshly produced from trees has a high moisture content, almost 50% of its weight, and is heavy and unstable, which makes it unsuitable for commercial use. This is why timber needs to be dried properly to reduce its water content to increase its strength and stability.

Moisture in timber, if not handled properly, can lead to unequal shrinkage and eventual damage to the project.

What’s the ideal moisture content of timber?

Ideally, the moisture content of commercial timber should not be more than 10-20%. This depends on the intended use of wood. For instance, wood for interior use should not have more than 6–8% moisture. Exterior wood, on the other hand, should have moisture content in the range of 9–14%. Timber with higher water content in the range of 15-20% is suitable only for construction and firewood.

If you are a wood manufacturer or seller, make sure to properly dry your wood before selling. If you lack the resources, contact us for efficient wood drying services at an affordable price.

How we dry wood (our process and services)

We use the two most effective wood drying methods here at AtoZWoodCompany to achieve optimal levels of moisture content for the wood we sell and for our wood drying services.

1. Air Drying Wood: This method of timber drying involves stacking timber boards in a specific layout and leaving it open to natural or mechanically produced high flow of air in order to force the moisture out of wood. This method of wood drying is less effective and takes more time. The result is wood with 18-20% moisture. For more effective results, we use the kiln drying method.
2. Kiln Drying Wood: In this method, a special machine called a kiln is used, in which wood boards are placed in a specified manner within a chamber and treated with high temperature and pressure to reduce moisture. This is the most effective timber drying method as the result is stronger and more stable wood with around 6-8% moisture.

We at AtoZWoodCompany provide both air drying and kiln drying timber services. Contact us to know more.

AtoZWoodCompany – Top Trusted Company for Wood Drying

AtoZWoodCompany is your one-stop destination for high-quality, affordable wood drying services. We accept all varieties of wood and have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Whether you’re looking to dry hardwood or softwood for any purpose, we can produce the desired results in terms of moisture content based on your intended use.

As a seasoned timber manufacturer and global supplier, AtoZWoodCompany is the best place to get your wood dried. We have mills throughout Cameroon and can handle vast quantities of wood with prompt drying and dispatch. Whether you need air-dried wood or are searching for kiln-drying, contact us for the best service with assured on-time delivery.

If you do not already have wood and are looking to buy kiln-dried wood or air-dried timber in bulk, please visit our website to explore 30+ species of sustainable hardwoods and softwoods and order online for worldwide delivery.