Drying Behaviour of 50 mm Thick Turkey Oak Lumber

Turkey oak lumber is difficult to dry, being prone cracks even at low temperatures. The main objective of the research was test different drying conditions in order establish whether air-drying or kiln-drying from a green state more suitable; if width had an influence on quality; prior steaming positive effect upon time and end could be avoided by protecting board ends; what most appropriate were, with conventional drying. results recommend as better alternative than terms both quality, but very mild must applied. Wide parts cracked when air-dried kiln-dried. All defect-free dried accurately, no deterioration. Steaming steamed part cracked. protection boards efficient only case kiln-drying.