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A piece of wood can warp, or become misshapen, if it loses moisture at different rates from one area or another. This unbalanced drying means that the wood in the drier area shrinks and pulls against the wetter areas, leading to a bowing or warping in the lumber.
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When you’re ready to tackle a project using raw lumber, the last thing you want is to discover you have warped wood. Wood warp can happen at many different stages during the lifespan of a piece of lumber. McCoy's takes preventative measures in our lumberyards to help prevent wood warp and there are lots of ways you can help prevent warp once you get your wood home. However, if you end up with bent lumber in your project pile, you can fix a warped board and set it straight again.
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Wood can warp at many different stages of its life cycle. Freshly harvested wood can be manufactured into straight, flat boards, but arrive warped at their next destination. Straight boards can become warped if stored improperly at a lumber yard, or in a home woodshop. An important factor in preventing wood warping is to monitor conditions in which wood is kept before it is used. Store wood in an area with adequate ventilation. Many lumber yards are outdoors, but if the boards themselves sit in tall piles for weeks, months, or years, they won’t get any airflow on the interior portions of the boards. Store wood away from impacts from rain, snow, and other wet environments. Lumber left outside without adequate cover will be more likely to warp as its wet fibers dry. Wood can naturally absorb and release moisture indefinitely, so just because a piece of wood is old doesn’t mean it’s impervious to the possibility of warping. Bundle or group boards to prevent warp. To prevent warping such as cupping, stacks of boards should be stored neatly together, with lengthwise pressure - especially when it comes to wide or long sheets of lumber. Monitor humidity. Simple hydrometers can save you from guessing at your humidity levels, especially in areas outside the home, like a garage or storage space. Watch for rising humidity during summer or wetter weather and increase ventilation with fans or use dehumidifiers to help remedy environments that could lead to wood warp.
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Read More »The Sunlight Method: Sunlight and exposure to the elements could have warped your wood pile, but it also could help you fix it. Wood wrapped in moist (not dripping wet) towels, especially large sheets that have curved, can be affected by lots of direct sunlight. Place the wood with the warp facing downwards, cover with the wet towel, and give it time in direct sunlight for the heat and moisture to help the fibers expand in the board. It could take several days to fix the warp. The Pressure Method: Damp paper towels should be used with this method, along with several clamps to keep a warped piece of wood straight against a flat surface. This can be effective especially on wood that has the flexibility to bend but is warped in its natural state. Clamp the wood to a stable surface, cover it with damp paper towels, and wait for the fibers to relax and bring the wood to a straight and stable position. The warmer the conditions, the better. You may need to wait several days, or weeks.
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