by KDAT Lumber Association | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by KDAT Lumber Association | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by KDAT Lumber Association | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...