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Kiln-Dried

Wood dried in a controlled kiln to reduce moisture and improve stability.

Kiln-dried lumber is dried in a controlled environment to reach a target moisture content. For furniture sold in the U.S., kiln-dried hardwoods are less likely to warp, crack, or shrink dramatically after delivery compared with improperly dried wood—especially important with seasonal heating and humid summers.