Kiln-dried vs. air-dried firewood -- and how to store itPeter Hotton, Globe Staff
A tree drying under natural conditions may take many years to dry out! It is a rule of thumb that for every 1 inch of trunk diameter, it requires 1 full year to dry out. Since this is extremely inefficient, trees cut down for building purposes or firewood are kiln-dried. This process ...
The KD stampon a wooden pallet means that it was “kiln-dried.” This process refers to drying the pallet in a special oven called a kiln with the intent of bringing down its moisture levels so that rot and fungal growth can be prevented, among other issues that might appear. KD doesn...