5 4 solid kiln dried hardwood frames from sustainably managed forests.
What is kiln dried hardwood frame.
Some of the unfinished wood you see on the market has been kiln dried to reduce its water moisture content to around 8 so that it won t suffer from moisture related defects like warping and buckling.
In a good quality frame.
Hardwood corner blocks are used at critical joints and stress points.
All our frames are double dowelled glued and screwed.
Eight way hand tied steel coil springs.
Allowing you to dry wood to the desired moisture content faster than air drying.
That said engineered hardwood is a broad category of materials which means it s harder to determine quality.
However kiln drying is used to speed up the process.
Kiln dried sofa frames are considered a safe bet that your sofa frame is strong enough to last a long time for several reasons.
Softwood can bend and break easily while knotted wood is prone to cracks.
However many building materials may have been dried down to about 15 moisture content.
A high quality plywood frame with interlocking joints can be much sturdier than a kiln dried wood frame made from a softer wood.
With a kiln you can control the environment such as temperature humidity and steam levels for a set period of time.
Our frames are built to last for generations.
Kiln dried hardwood lumber midwest hardwood corporation produces a wide range of top quality northern hardwood lumber products.
Get the most up to date lumber stock list at the link below.
Frames made of green wood can shrink or crack as it dries.
Each frame is cut and assembled by hand using 5 4 or larger hardwood in the construction of every piece no plywood is used in the foundation of the frames.
The best frame is made out of kiln dried hardwood.
You want to make sure your frame isn t going to warp or crack which is why you should really only consider buying sofas made with kiln dried hardwood or engineered hardwood.
The process of kiln drying removes all moisture from the wood enabling it to retain its shape and stability over a long period of time.
Weight is distributed evenly for years of comfortable seating.
Kiln dried wood is wood that has been dried in an oven kiln.
See below for the species we produce and the grades they are available in.
All of our frames are made in house from kiln dried hardwood maple.