Kiln Dried After Treatment Lumber
Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) is a drying process that occurs after pressure treating wood. Once lumber is pressure treated, it is placed in a large oven or kiln. This drying process removes excess moisture and chemicals from the wood that treatment services leave behind. The kiln allows for wood to dry back to its original moisture content. KDAT helps to minimize the natural tendencies of wood to cup, shrink or warp.
Along with increasing the strength of wood, KDAT lumber is lighter, which makes it easier to transport, handle and cut.
Paint, Stain, or Seal Immediately - Avoid the waiting period of treated wood to dry naturally. Kiln dried Pressure-treated wood can be sealed right away.