Finishing
Green wood is freshly cut or still holds a high level of moisture from the living tree.
It is easier to shape for some crafts but will shrink and may check, cup or twist as it dries. Furniture dimensions cannot be treated as settled.
Plan drying time and extra thickness before buying green slabs for indoor work.
More terms
Moisture content is the amount of water in wood expressed as a percentage of its oven-dry mass.
Kiln-dried wood has been dried in a controlled chamber using managed heat, humidity and airflow.
Air-dried wood has lost moisture through natural airflow without relying solely on a heated kiln.
Partially dried wood has begun drying but has not reached the target condition for its intended use.