Definitions: M - Framing carpentry

moisture content of wood

The moisture content of wood is the amount of water contained in wood, relative to oven dried weight of the wood. Wood used in flooring, furniture and cabinetry usually must have a moisture content of 7% - 9%. Air dried (seasoned) lumber used in exterior construction will have a moisture content that varies from 14% - 18%.

References - moisture content of wood

See the following for additional moisture content of wood information:

• Carpentry Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, January 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
• Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, September 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
• Value Engineered Framing United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Conventional Light Frame Details City of Stockton California, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Advanced Framing Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff

Service Professionals that can help with moisture content of wood issues

• Framing Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Architect
• Home Improvement Contractor

Common projects involving moisture content of wood

• Add On to Home
• Remodel Home
• Garage Conversion

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