Vacuum Kiln Drying

We offer professional drying services using our idry vacuum kiln, which gets you from green lumber to project build in less than a month! 

Drop off / Pick-up

At your scheduled drop off, all lumber will be marked and measured for pricing and loading. 

You will be notified once your batch of lumber has been removed from the kiln and checked for final drying. Your final balance is due on pick-up of your lumber. Pick-up must be arranged within 2 weeks of unloading the kiln. If wood is not picked up after final notice, all lumber will be sold with the remainder of our lumber sales.

We have two drop off points for all lumber: Bartlett, TN or Olive Branch, MS. 

Lumber Drying Time (Estimated)

This is rough guide of what you can expect for drying times in a vacuum kiln:

• Pine, Cypress, Cedar, Poplar 4/4 boards: 5 - 7 days

• Walnut, Maple, Hickory, Cherry 4/4 boards: 7 - 9 days

• Red and White Oak 4/4 boards: 12 - 18 days

• Walnut, Maple, Cherry 8/4 boards or slabs: 14 - 16 days

• Red and White Oak 8/4 boards or slabs: 14 - 20 days*

• Beams and 12/4 items: 20 - 40 days

*Please note, 8/4 and thicker Oak can be particularly tough to dry. It's recommended that Oak air dry for at least 6-8 weeks before entering the vacuum kiln. 

Wood must be dried to 6% - 9% moisture content in order to be used without splitting, warping, or cupping after the project is completed.

Pricing

• Lumber drying is .20 cents per board foot, per day your lumber is in the kiln. You pay only for the amount of time it takes to dry your lumber, on average most dry times are between 14-16 days. 

• For larger orders over 2,000 board foot, we offer bulk deals and drop the price to .16 per board foot, per day. 

Deeper Discounts available for repeat customers who dry in bulk - just inquire and we can discuss! 

Board foot measurement is based on the max width of your stack. 

• Larger beams and 12/4 lumber (or thicker), requires a longer drying time, and is a flat rate of $2.00 per board foot.

There is a minimum loading cost of $250.00 for all lumber drying services, and is due at the time of wood drop off.  This non-refundable deposit is due at the time of drop-off and reserves your space in the kiln. This loading cost will be deducted from your total bill - or - is your minimal drying fee if your board feet total is under the minimum cost. Final balance is due on pick up of your lumber.

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