The Eco Dryer
Imagine, wood that’s dimensionally stable, chemical free, of consistent quality, and yet competitively priced, that effectively replaces traditional kiln dried and processed lumber.
Pros
• Most species can be dried
• Competitively priced – usually slightly higher than traditional kiln process
• Lighter weight than the traditional process
• No chemical treatments required for insect
and rot resistance
• Numerous Environmental benefits for
consumers and manufacturers
• Emissions are recycled in the “closed loop” system
• Underutilized species can be transformed
into usable lumber
Cons
• Not recommended for structural or below
grade applications
• Specialized EcoDryer equipment is just becoming available in North America |
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Conventional Kiln
Conventional Dry Kiln operations have represented the primary drying of lumber for over 50 years.
Pros
• Practical in the past, traditional kiln dryers
are widely available
• Accepted drying solution
• Any species can be dried
• Competitively priced
Cons
• Weight considerations for handling and shipping
• Dried lumber for outdoor applications typically requires chemical treatment to prevent insect attack and rot
• Chemicals are of serious environmental concerns by consumers and manufacturers
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