Hi
I am planning to remove a door and widen the opening to make it larger.
I got some timber for the framing (33*145mm) of better quality (a few knots).
Measured with the moisture meter to about 12% (came directly from a timber yard with my kind old dad). Measured the end grain and at a couple of spots on the beam.
Can I put it up tomorrow without the risk of cracks and significant shrinkage?
Wondering
Peter
PS, the moisture meter was a 900:- from the Alcro store, so it should be relatively okay (I hope)
I am planning to remove a door and widen the opening to make it larger.
I got some timber for the framing (33*145mm) of better quality (a few knots).
Measured with the moisture meter to about 12% (came directly from a timber yard with my kind old dad). Measured the end grain and at a couple of spots on the beam.
Can I put it up tomorrow without the risk of cracks and significant shrinkage?
Wondering
Peter
PS, the moisture meter was a 900:- from the Alcro store, so it should be relatively okay (I hope)
Better late reply than no reply. I assume you've already installed the cladding.
It depends on the season, it was November when you asked, so maybe the wood holds a moisture content of 8-10% indoors, thus there's little risk of deformation. But if you nail/screw it directly without letting it "settle" indoors, it retains its shape.
12% from a lumberyard was good, if you go to Byggmax you'd be lucky to get below 14%...
It depends on the season, it was November when you asked, so maybe the wood holds a moisture content of 8-10% indoors, thus there's little risk of deformation. But if you nail/screw it directly without letting it "settle" indoors, it retains its shape.
12% from a lumberyard was good, if you go to Byggmax you'd be lucky to get below 14%...
