19 Jan True North Quality: Why We Don’t Kiln-Dry Our Logs
True North Quality: Why We Don’t Kiln-Dry Our Logs An in-progress image of a 10,000 sq. ft. log and timber home under construction in Sudbury, Ontario. Introduction In the world of log and timber home construction, few topics generate more discussion than kiln-dried logs. Kiln drying is often promoted as the gold standard for controlling moisture, minimizing settling, and speeding up the building process. While kiln-dried logs can be appropriate in certain construction methods, at True North Log & Timber Homes we have intentionally chosen a different path. Our decision not to use kiln-dried logs is...