Our Moisture Equalization and Conditioning Technology is the Key to Consistent Lumber Quality. We constantly strive to produce the finest quality lumber from our raw materials. Superior lumber qualities are only possible when the product has been evenly dried to a specific moisture content.  Just drying the green wood will not do.  The wood must be dried to an even moisture content in both the shell and the core of the board.  The moisture content of our lumber is achieved through a multi-step process that dries the wood, and then equalizes the core and shell moisture values through a very precise application of steam and agitated air.  Here are the basic steps in the process: Step 1. Green lumber enters the kiln with a generally high moisture content; from 24% to 32% during the summer, and up to 46% in the winter. Step 2. The initial drying process in the kiln uses precisely controlled heat (red) and balanced air circulation to drive off the excess water (blue) in the lumber. Step 3. Initial drying results in the desired 8.5% moisture content in the core of the board (the dark area), but dries the shell of the board to roughly 7%, too low to achieve the correct physical properties required in the final board. Step 4. Equalization of moisture content is established using precisely controlled steam and air flow for times calibrated to the type and size of wood being conditioned.  The steam and air re-moisturize the shell of the board without altering the core's moisture content. Step 5. The precise equalization process results in a shell moisture content of 9.0% and a core moisture content of 8.5%.  Now the green wood is quality lumber with the best possible physical and visual properties. You now have lumber you can use with confidence.