You've sawn it, nailed it, glued it,
finished it, and cursed it. But how
well do you really know wood? This
wood awareness quiz will reveal the
merciless truth. (A question may
have more than one correct answer.)
1. What is the moisture content of
kiln-dried lumber?
a) 19%
b) 15%
c) 8%
d) All of the above
Answer: If you chose d), then you already
understand that "kiln dried" means only
that water was removed from green wood
by placing it in a temperature- and
humidity-controlled chamber, with no
specific moisture content implied. The
moisture content of kiln-dried wood is
determined by when the kiln operator
stops the drying process, which varies
depending on the wood's intended use and
expected in-service