Re: Kiln drying service required

[Chipperclown]

Hi All,

 

I have various Oak slabs and beams that I would like to have dried so I can use them within my house extension, can anyone recommend any companies local to Hertfordshire area please?

 

Thanks

[woodworm]

If you dont have any luck let me know and I may be able to help as a friend has an industrial kiln at a sawmill near Norwich and could possibly assist.

Drop me a pm if you're stuck

[Ilnumero]

Possibly have kiln space in Sevenoaks, may be too far, though?

[flatyre]

Don't know much about drying wood in a kiln, but I recently milled a lovely piece of oak for the fire mantle, tree had been down for years so was already quite dry, put it in the boiler house which is only moderately warm, and the oak split like crazy. Some of the milling guys can give you more information but I think oak has a reputation for splitting during seasoning and drying it in a kiln might make it worse.