I Would Like To Use Crepe Myrtle Wood To Make A Little Table. Does It Need To Be Dried Or Cured Before Cutting And Building?

Question

Thank you. I don’t want to miss receiving this so asking to go-to email rather than on site It is my first time on site.

Answer 1

We have someone on staff who makes wood products so I asked him your question. He said it needs to be dried but it should be milled (sawed, cut, etc.) first. When drying, it should ideally be kiln dried, but if air drying, he said to google how to air dry wood before attempting. The general rule is one year of air drying for each inch of thickness.