Q. What does "dry" or "kiln dried" mean when referring to hardwood lumber?

Q. How can I identify some insects in my wood?

Q. We have received some complaints about small cracks (I believe you call them checks) in the red oak stiles and rails of our kitchen cabinet doors. We replaced the doors a few months ago and have no more complaints, but what should we do to avoid this costly issue in the future?

Q. Can you suggest a reliable, quality supplier of walnut lumber? Right now, some loads are good and some are not. Someone commented that all the good lumber is going for export.

Q. I was looking at historic yield data for our company and see a slow trend toward lower yield. Without visiting our facility, can you guess what it is? I have a suspicion that the lumber grades have changed.

Q. I have read that you suggest a target MC for oak and other hardwoods for cabinets and furniture of 6.8 percent MC to 7.0 percent MC. Can you explain why please?

Q. It looks like the humidity sensors in our plant are not accurate anymore. How is the interior plant humidity related to outside humidity values?