OAKHAVENPrecision Timber
Service 02 // Moisture Equilibrium

Precision Vacuum Kiln Drying

Controlled negative-pressure vacuum drying chambers reduce wood equilibrium moisture content to 8% RH, preventing internal warping, cupping, and surface checking before milling or fabrication.

Vacuum kiln moisture control
Target EMC

8% RH

Chamber Capacity

420 m³

Cycle Variance

±0.5%

Energy Source

Biomass

Drying Protocol

From Green Stock to Stable Timber

KD-01

Species Scheduling

Each timber species is queued into a dedicated vacuum cycle matched to density, sapwood ratio, and target equilibrium moisture.

KD-02

Negative-Pressure Drying

Controlled vacuum chambers lower boiling point so bound water exits evenly, preventing case-hardening and internal checking.

KD-03

Moisture Equalization

Final conditioning holds stock at 8% EMC with continuous core probes until every board meets architectural tolerance.

Core Moisture Probes

Continuous sensor arrays track core and shell moisture throughout the cycle, not just surface readings at unload.

Stress-Free Conditioning

Equalization phases relieve residual drying stress so boards remain straight through CNC milling and site installation.

Architectural Certification

Every batch ships with moisture certificates suitable for façade, interior, and structural specification packages.

Chamber Availability

Reserve vacuum kiln capacity for your next mill run