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                                       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.
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Pine has
250% more
water than cedar
Air-Dried vs.
Kiln Dried
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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
Timber Ridge Enterprise / P.O. Box 637 / Louisville, Nebraska NE 68037
(402) 301 6009
info@timberridgeenterprise.com
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