Question

What does 'S-dry' mean in relation to lumber?
1) 10%
2) 15%
3) 20%
4) D) 25%

Answer 1

S-dry in relation to lumber means that the wood has been kiln-dried to a moisture content of 15%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Woodworking is the skill of making items from wood, and includes cabinetry, furniture making, wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning. Along with stone, clay and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood. The development of civilization was closely tied to the development of increasingly greater degrees of skill in working these materials.

'S-dry' refers to the moisture content of lumber. It is a term used in the lumber industry to indicate that the wood has been kiln-dried to a specific moisture range. In this case, 'S-dry' means that the lumber has a moisture content of 15%. Kiln-drying helps to remove moisture from the wood, making it more stable and less susceptible to warping or shrinking.