We've always been an air-drying operation. Stack it as a boule, sticker it, let time and airflow do the work. It's slower, but it's how we've done things since we started, and for most of what leaves our yard, it's exactly right.
Lately though, we've had more and more people asking for kiln-dried timber. Specifically makers and builders working to a deadline who need wood at a known, stable moisture content sooner than nature alone can manage. So we listened, and we're bringing kiln drying in-house.
Why We're Doing It
For some jobs, kiln-dried genuinely is the better choice. Fitted furniture, flooring, anything going straight into a heated home. Timber that's been kiln-dried reaches a lower, more consistent moisture content than air-drying alone, which means less movement once it's in your project.
We've been getting enough enquiries for it that it made sense to stop turning people away and start doing it properly, on-site, ourselves.
What Changes (and What Doesn't)
- Faster turnaround on select species and sizes, rather than waiting out a full natural seasoning cycle
- A more predictable moisture content for anyone working timber straight into a finished piece
- The same sourcing every board still comes from a tree surgeon, council contract, farmer, or local estate within our usual radius, not a forest plantation
- Air-dried stock isn't going anywhere. This is an addition, not a replacement
When
We'll post here and on Instagram once the kiln's up and running and we know which species and sizes we can offer first. If you've got a project on the horizon that needs kiln-dried timber, get in touch and we'll let you know as soon as it's ready.
Do you offer kiln-dried timber? Yes, but there's limited stock. We're adding kiln-drying facilities to our Suffolk yard, coming soon.
Does kiln-dried timber come from the same sources as your air-dried stock? Yes — the same local sourcing through tree surgeons, council tree officers, farmers, and estate owners.
Will you still offer air-dried timber once kiln drying is available? Yes, kiln drying is an addition to our air-dried stock, not a replacement.
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