IS 1141 : 1993 Code of practice for seasoning of timber

1 Scope

This standard covers classification of timbers for seasoningpurposes; preliminary treatment and storage; stacking practice;pre-seasoning treatment; seasoning methods; kiln schedules forseasoning different species of timbers; pre and post-treatmentseasoning; kiln operation procedure; measures for control of warp;and inspection, transport and storage of seasoned timber. Generalguidelines are also included for seasoning of bamboo.

Note : The design and construction of seasoning kilns,recommended moisture contents for seasoned timber and methods ofdetermination of moisture content are covered in separate IndianStandards, namely, IS 7315 : 1974, IS 287 : 1993 and IS 11215 :1991 respectively.

2 References

IS 287 :1993Recommendations for maximum permissiblemoisture content of timber used for differentpurposes

IS 401 :1982Code of practice for preservation of timber

IS 707 :1976Glossary of terms applicable to timbertechnology and utilization

IS 6313 : Part 2 :1981 Code of practice for anti-termite measuresinbuildings:Part 2 Pre-constructional chemical treatmentmeasures

IS 7315 :1974Guidelines for design, installation andtesting of timber seasoning kilns

IS 11215 :1991Methods for determination of moisture content oftimber and timber products