Discuss the moisture content of wood, why drying is necessary, and various ways in which to dry lumber. Review principles of setting up a quality air-drying yard, proper lumber stacking, and basics of wood preservation (Gazo).

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Agenda:

9:30 –   9:45  Registration and Hardwood University Program Introduction (Rado Gazo)

9:45 – 10:45  Overview of moisture content in wood (Rado Gazo)

10:45 – 12:00  How does wood dry? (Rado Gazo)

12:00 – 12:30  Lunch

12:30 –   1:30  How to build and set up a high-quality air drying yard (Rado Gazo)

1:30 –    2:00  Air drying problems troubleshooting (Rado Gazo)

2:00 –    2:30  Species-specific adjustments and Q&A (Brian Bond, Zoom)

2:30 –    3:30  Tour and discussion of Cole Hardwood air-drying yard (operations manager)

3:30  Conclusion

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