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Recommended Moisture Content For Wood Prior To Finishing

 

Hardwoods' moisture content should be 6-8 percent. Softwoods' moisture content should be 10-12 percent. Always use a moisture gauge to randomly check wood's moisture content. Store lumber in a warm dry room. Wood shrinks when it loses moisture and expands when it absorbs moisture.

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