Air Drying Yard Set‐up and Effective Operation
Brian Hughes
Wagner Lumber, Cayuta, NY
Yard Set‐up
Wind Direction
Species and Thickness in Yard
Utilize Natural Air Flow to Your Advantage
Protect Slower Drying Product With Faster Drying Product
• Use Same Tools in The Yard That Are Used in The Kiln (Hygrometer, Air Flow Meter, etc)
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Don’t Forget – Air Dry Yard is Not Just A Storage Area
From The Bottom Up
Inspect Pile Bottom Placement
Pile Covers
Drainage
Bad Day/Good Day
Staging Area
Blow Box Staging Blow Box
16/4 Red Oak
Burlap/Wax
Concrete
Shade Dri
Buildings
Fans
Housekeeping
Inspection
Thank You