to fill in some gaps. Wood is always absorbe and release moisture you will never stop it. Storing it inside where the climate is si,i;ar to where it will be used will lessen the effect. Weak woods can easily produce 500 psi when swelling which can rip a piece of furnature apart. How long it will need to be inside is hard to gage. A good investment would be a moisture meter. In todays central heat and air conditioned world 10% moisture or less would be best.
David
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> Hi, everyone,
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> I've been storing storing wood for indoor projects (bookcases, etc.) sheltered on a terrace. It just occurred to me that, especially here in the Northeast, it may have absorbed moisture. Would the wood shrink enough to distort anything I build if I used it now? Should I bring it inside and let it dry out before attempting to build with it? If so, for how long?
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> Thanks
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> Lapapu
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