how variability of moisture content can affect timber
The shape of timber changes due to variations in moisture content (MC). In Scandinavia, the producers of timber normally dry timber to a moisture content of 18% MC. However, after the studs are built into the wall structure, for example, they may become distorted as a result of further drying in the structure.
In Scandinavia, the producers of timber normally dry timber to a moisture content of 18% MC. However, after the studs are built into the wall structure, for example, they may become distorted as a result of further drying in the structure.