2.6. Seasoning Before Preservation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is seasoning?

   Hint

   Think about how drying affects wood.

2. 2.

   Name one method of seasoning.

   Hint

   Consider air and controlled heat.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of seasoning timber?

   • To enhance appearance
   • To remove excess moisture
   • To increase weight

   Hint

   Think about the necessity for preservation.

4. 4.

   True or False: Natural seasoning involves the use of kilns.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what natural means.

5. 5.

   Given the environmental conditions of a humid tropical zone, analyze why natural seasoning might be less effective compared to artificial seasoning.

   Hint

   Consider the role of humidity in drying.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how selecting the wrong seasoning method can impact the durability of timber in construction.

   Hint

   Think about the consequences of moisture balance.