What does KD stand for?

Kiln Dried

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Prior to construction, teak wood must be kiln dried ?

Teak or No Teak? the Pitfalls in Buying Teak Furniture

The trees are to be cut down, quarter sawn, kiln dried 14% and fabricated into a custom wood door as designed by the architect.

The Metamorphosis

We ended the discussion as lumber, not yet kiln dried, was ready for shipment to the company headquarters and manufacturing plants in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia.

Bolivian company plots its globalization strategy -- part 2

A quality manufacturer will use kiln dried teak between 10-12% moisture content to make sure it will last a very long time.

Quality Teak Patio Furniture

Also many yards and manufacturers that usually purchase only green lumber will be buying kiln dried in order to get an adequate supply.

High Demand May Mean Lumber Shortage

Such reclaimed woods are treated, kiln dried and cut into various lengths.

Home Remodeling Materials

Cutting the Wood The third revenue stream comes from the sawmills and dry kilns which sell green lumber, cants (partially trimmed logs), pallet lumber, railroad ties, kiln dried lumber and frame stock for upholstered furniture.

Midwest millwork firm seeks a vertical edge

Seasoning - Material shall be properly kiln dried according to accepted methods for the species and thickness to within a range of 5-9%.

Rules and specifications for dimension and woodwork