The Makers Guide

A photograph showing a stack of raw timber on a humid beach on the left, and the same timber as a finished piece of modern furniture inside a dry room
Luca Dal Molin | January 24, 2026
Wood Seasoning: Why Properly Dried Timber Matters in the GCC

Wood is hygroscopic, so it expands and shrinks as humidity changes. In the GCC, fast shifts from coastal humidity to dry AC interiors can cause warping or cracking if timber isn’t properly seasoned. This guide explains wood seasoning, kiln drying vs air drying, acclimatisation, and finishes that help solid wood...