Don't Get Water Logged
northern white cedar logs exclusively for naturally lower moisture content than pine, and years of
hassle free enjoyment for you.hassle free enjoyment for you.
50 - 55% Average moisture content right off the 19 - 23% Average moisture content right off the
saw. saw
Kiln dried: A harsh, high - heat process that Air dried: Nature's way of gently seasoning wood
can destabilize wood cells and reduce insulation cell stability and R-value. Splitting, cracking and
ability. Also accelerates splitting, cracking and checking are minimized
checking.
Kiln drying is required to: Kiln drying is unnecessary because:
Reduce high moisture content quickly; Cedar is naturally low in moisture;
Kill insect infestations; Cedar is naturally repellant to insects;
Set pine resin to stop runs. Cedar's resin in naturally stable.
Continues to dry after home construction - Low moisture content, before and after
intensifies cracking, splitting, shrinkage,setting, construction, minimizes settling, cracking and
air seepage and rot. splitting
Northern White Cedar Logs
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