Benifits of Kiln-Dried Logs

1. Kiln drying the logs quickly minimizes them from warping and checking. Compared to air-dried or green logs, moisture is slowly lost which will result in shrinkage and twisting. When shrinkage occurs in a log wall the joints can turn into gaps that allows air-infiltration. Also any warping prior the log can be milled straight.
2. Kiln-dried logs are sanitized without chemical treatment. Logs are under extreme heat for 28 to 34 days to destroy fungus, mold, and insects.
3. Sap is hardened from the heat inside the kiln. This prevents the sap from seeping out of the logs.
4. Logs that are ready to be removed from the kiln have added strength. This added strength allows screws to remain tight, greatly reducing shifting in log walls.
5. The kiln-dried logs can be immediately stained inside and out. Our quality water based, environmentally friendly stains will penetrate deeper and last much longer in a kiln-dried log.