Kiln Drying Hardwood Lumber - Hardwood University

Discuss various methods and types of dry kilns and their pros and cons. Learn to develop a kiln-drying schedule and a way to select and check kiln samples. Discuss lumber drying defects and how to prevent them. 

Time details will be released closer to the event. 

Sign up using Hardwood University Online Registration.

Sponsors include: Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association (IHLA) and Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources.

Future Scheduled Hardwood University Courses:
April 1, 2026: C.C. Cook & Son Lumber Co., Reelsville, IN, Tree Bucking
April 29, 2026: Purdue University Martell Forest, Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Quality/Grading

If you are interested in any of these events use the same sign up form to reserve your attendance.

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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Dr. Rado Gazo prior to the meeting at 765-494-3634 or gazo@purdue.edu by March 01, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Dr. Rado Gazo prior to the meeting at 765-494-3634 or gazo@purdue.edu by March 01, 2026.