Most manufacturers provide "air-dried" logs which are seasoned by simply storing them for a period of time. The moisture content of these logs is not specified or guaranteed. We believe that kiln drying produces more stable and uniform building products and is the best way to eliminate potential long-term problems with your home.

Kiln Drying Benefits:

• Shrinking/Twisting of logs is minimized; logs are preshrunk before milling and grading by trained inspectors. Doors and windows don't bind, and frequent caulking is not required.

• Checking (cracking) is minimized by careful drying of the logs before milling. Kiln drying allows defective logs to be graded out prior to shipment.

• Insects, their eggs and larva are killed by kiln-drying.

• Pitch is crystallized which greatly minimizes any seepage to the surface later on.

• Preservatives/Finishes can be applied immediately after construction; they absorb deeper and last longer for a more effective treatment.

• Weight of the logs is greatly reduced; more than 10,000 lbs. of water are removed for the typical home package, and the longest logs are easily handled by two people.