Wood KIln Drying SERVICES - the Treasure valley’s only vacuum kiln

Elevate the quality and value of your projects with wood that has been dried and sterilized in weeks, not months or years!

iDry Plus Vacuum Kiln

—3,000+ Board-foot capacity

—5’ x 16’ Slab Capability

—USDA sterilization eliminates insects

Moisture Checking

—Moisture content below 30% is ideal when you bring it to us ; higher MC may take longer to dry

—We will do a pre-kiln moisture check and a post-kiln moisture check. You can expect a final moisture content below 8%

—Moisture content checked with Delmhorst JX 30 moisture meter, you can be confident in the results.

Rates

Rates range from $1.00/bf to $3.00/bf and are based the amount of time in the kiln. Thicker and/or wood with higher moisture content take longer to dry.

Contact us for a quote today.

Loading/Unloading

—Forklift on-site for easy handling

Who we work with

It is our goal to reduce the amount of urban wood going to the landfill. We work with tree services, woodworkers, makers, homeowners and homeowner associations, artists, and DIYers to provide options to re-use or upcycle urban trees once they have been cut down due to disease, safety, or development. Our vacuum kiln reduces the amount of time and storage space required to dry wood. This makes upcycling downed urban trees into furniture, home goods, or works of art more feasible for the general public.

Benefits of Kiln Drying

  • Faster Drying Time: Vacuum Kiln drying is much faster than air and other kiln drying methods. The process typically takes a few weeks, allowing makers to spend less time waiting and making it more accessible for homeowners who want to utilize their fallen tree.

  • Improved Stability: Kiln drying reduces the moisture content in wood, making it less likely to warp, crack, or shrink after it is processed. This means that kiln-dried wood is more stable and less prone to damage over time.

  • Consistency: Kiln drying allows wood to dry more uniformly, creating a consistent and even product.

  • Protection Against Insects and Fungi: Kiln drying kills insects and fungi that may be living in the wood, preventing them from damaging or infesting the wood.