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KDAT LUMBER ASSOCIATION

The KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment) Lumber Association connects contractors, dealers, lumberyards & consumers with the latest training & information about using kiln dried after treatment lumber.

WHAT IS KDAT?

Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) is a drying process where wood is pressure treated, and then chemicals are removed, resulting in minimized warps, cups, checks and twists.

FIND A KDAT DEALER

Find your nearest KDAT dealer. Kiln Dried After Treatment lumber is available in most U.S. states. Use our handy KDAT Dealer Locator to find your nearest access to supply.

KDAT PROGRAM TRAINING

Have you taken the KDAT Gold Certificate Training Program? If you are currently building with KDAT, earn a contractor completion certificate through our Online Training.

KDAT GOLD® Certificate Training Program 

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100% FREE PRODUCT TRAINING

The KDAT Gold Certificate Training Program is 100% Free. To start, click on the link below to get your certified gold contractor program certificate.

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15-MIN. VIDEO PRESENTATION

Study material is based on a 15-minute product training video. Once you have completed the content portion, you’ll take a 20-question online exam.

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20-QUESTION, MULTIPLE CHOICE

Following the course, you’ll receive a Pass or Fail grade, based on your understanding of KDAT lumber, and using it in application as a contractor.

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DIGITAL CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION

Upon a passing grade, we’ll notify you within 24-48 hours, and will create a printable KDAT Gold Certificate Training Program Certificate that you can print for business use.

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ADDED TO KDAT CONTRACTOR DATABASE ONCE COMPLETE

After you pass the online exam and receive your certificate, we’ll add your contracting business to our online database of KDAT contractors.

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CE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

We also offer CE credits (in Wisconsin) for contractor CE for pressure treated wood. To learn more about training dates, please email us at support@kdat.org.

START HERE

To take the KDAT Certification Training Program, please follow the link below. After watching the 15-minute video presentation, proceed to take the online 20-question, multiple-choice exam. Upon completion (Passing Grade), we’ll email you with next steps to print and receive your Digital Certification of Completion.

FEATURED DEALERS, LUMBERYARDS & CONTRACTORS

“By using KDAT lumber for our deck frames, we receive fewer callbacks and that’s good for business.”

KDAT NEWS & Articles

Choosing KDAT Wood Deck Sealers

Choosing KDAT Wood Deck Sealers

How to Choose A High-Quality Wood Deck Sealer From battling harsh UV rays, battering rain and cold-warm weather temperature extremes, a quality wood deck can turn faded or dull. Fortunately, there’s a solution – a high-quality, water-based deck stain can revive a...

What is KDAT Lumber?

What is KDAT Lumber?

What is Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) Lumber? Definition: Kiln Dried After Treatment Lumber (KDAT) is a drying process that occurs after pressure treating wood - once lumber is pressure treated with chemicals, kiln drying removes excess moisture and chemicals left...

What to Expect With KDAT?

What to Expect With KDAT?

What to Expect with KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment) Lumber Wood is a porous material, which makes it ideal for the pressure treating process. Because it is porous, wood has a natural tendency to warp, cup, twist, crack, check, shrink and swell as it is exposed to...

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