How long to air dry 1/2" x 6" x 8' red oak?
How long to air dry 1/2" x 6" x 8' red oak, and what is the best way to do this? I’m located in Illinois so humidity is not a problem now. I have a heated garage where I could stack the lumber. It would be easy to keep the temperature around 70 degrees or more. Is it ok to have the heat blow directly on the wood? I also have a large fan that I could have constantly blowing across the lumber. I will be using the oak as paneling and will place it horizontally with 2 nails every 16 inches and will also use a shiplap cut. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
This is green (freshly cut lumber)
You should stack boards with strips across between layers. This allows better drying within 2 - 3 months in a typical room. A common problem is warping as they dry. Stacking concrete blocks on top can help reduce warping.
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