Objectives of Seasoning

Although the primary aim is to remove sap and moisture, the other objectives of seasoning are as follows:

1. As most causes of decay and other problems are more or less related to moisture, the main objective is to remove moisture thereby increasing the resisting power of timber.
2. To impart hardness, stiffness and strength, which improve the adoptability of timber for many building purposes.
3. To improve the resisting power of timber against electrical power and attack by fungi and insects.
4. To make the timber easily workable.
5. To totally remove the possibility of shrinking, warping and splitting.
6. To maintain the size and shape of the components of the timber structure of articles that are expected to be unchanged during the life span.
7. To make timber suitable for treating with paints, polishes, preservatives, etc.
8. To make the timber suitable for effectively joining with the use of glues.
9. To reduce the weight of the timber for easy handling and transportation to other places.
10. To give high order of durability for more years after construction.