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Heat, Humidity & Solid Wood<\/p>\n

Did you know that up to half of the weight of freshly sawn wood is water?\u00a0 Furniture is crafted from wood that is carefully dried, retaining just enough moisture for the furniture to properly acclimate to the relative humidity in your home.\u00a0 The wood in furniture continues to exchange moisture with the air, shrinking and expanding in response to changes in relative humidity.<\/p>\n

Like your own skin, solid wood furniture\u2019s natural repsonse to dry air is to lose moisture and shrink a bit.\u00a0 For example, the halves of an extension table may separate slightly.\u00a0 This will correct itself as the relative humidity rises, and the wood absorbs enough ambient moisture to expand slightly.\u00a0 However, if the air is extremely dry, solid wood may lose too much moisture and warp.\u00a0 This can be prevented by controlling the amount of ambient moisture in your home.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you don\u2019t have an air conditioner or dehumidifier, your home\u2019s relative moisture humidity may get too high.\u00a0 Parts of your wood furniture may absorb excess moisture from the air and expand, causing drawers to stick.\u00a0 Once again, this will correct itself as your home\u2019s relative humidity decreases.\u00a0 The furniture\u2019s quality and durability are not affected by these natural changes.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways to ensure that your solid wood furniture is treasured for years to come:<\/p>\n