Kiln drying characteristics of studs from Rocky Mountain aspen and Wisconsin aspen

Authors

James C. Ward

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Utilization and Marketing as Tools for Aspen Management in the Rocky Mountains: Proceedings of the Symposium

Volume

General Technical Report RM-29

Publisher

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station

First Page

73

Last Page

74

Publication Date

1976

Abstract

Aspen studs, 7/4-inch thick, from Rocky Mountain and Wisconsin trees will dry to required moisture contents within similar periods of time under conventional and high temperature kiln schedules. Bacterial wetwood occurs in both Rocky Mountain and Wisconsin aspen and causes severe drying problems from wet pockets, collapse, honeycomb, and ring failure. Presorting green lumber is a suggested solution to the wetwood problem.

Recommended Citation

J.C. Ward. 1976. Kiln drying characteristics of studs from Rocky Mountain aspen and Wisconsin aspen.Utilization and marketing as tools for aspen management in the Rocky Mountains. Proceedings of the symposium. 73-74