The practical objective of wood seasonings, as well as proper handling and storing methods, is to minimize
moisture content and resulting changes in wood. Equalizing moisture content to the job site equilibrium point
before installation is paramount to stabilizing movement after installation.
Equilibrium points vary dramatically throughout the country, from the dry desert areas of the Southwest to moist
areas along the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, a wide range of relative humidity can be experienced between
individual job-sites within the same basic locale. For example, a property located ocean front will have a higher
moisture content than a home several miles inland. Different heating/air conditioning systems can also dramatically
alter on-site relative humidity.
As a result, no one fixed moisture content is right for all situations, and it is up to the individual
installer to establish the proper moisture content for each installation. BR-111
™
carefully controls the
moisture content prior to delivery and all flooring is moisture metered before it leaves our facility.
And while readings are attached to each invoice/packing statement, it is imperative that flooring be
properly equalized before installation to minimize later on-site movement.
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5 – 8% average
moisture content
NOTE:
This map is a general guide
only. For a proper
installation, one must follow
the detailed equalization
instructions in this chapter.
Can be as high
as 11% average
moisture content
4 – 7% average
moisture content
Can be as
high as
10%
average
moisture
content
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®
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