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Kiln drying reduces the strength of timber by more than 20 per cent.
Kiln drying reduces the strength of timber by more than 20 per cent.
False
Air seasoning is a quick process.
Air seasoning is a quick process.
False
Chemical seasoning involves immersing the timber in a solution of soluble salt and then seasoning it in the ordinary way.
Chemical seasoning involves immersing the timber in a solution of soluble salt and then seasoning it in the ordinary way.
True
Kiln seasoning reduces the hygroscopicity of wood.
Kiln seasoning reduces the hygroscopicity of wood.
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Air seasoning is a technical and expensive process.
Air seasoning is a technical and expensive process.
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Chemical seasoning is used to reduce the vapour pressure of timber.
Chemical seasoning is used to reduce the vapour pressure of timber.
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Kiln seasoning makes timber more prone to fungi and insect attacks.
Kiln seasoning makes timber more prone to fungi and insect attacks.
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Less stacking space is needed for air seasoning.
Less stacking space is needed for air seasoning.
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Stronger timber is obtained through air seasoning.
Stronger timber is obtained through air seasoning.
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The interior surface of timber dries in advance of the exterior one during chemical seasoning.
The interior surface of timber dries in advance of the exterior one during chemical seasoning.
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