RF vacuum kiln drying in Oklahoma City and why it matters
If you are building furniture, cabinets, shelves, or anything that needs to stay flat, the fastest way to waste money is using wood that is not dry and stable. Wood keeps moving until it reaches a safe moisture level. That is why Urban Wood Company invested in a Radio Frequency Vacuum kiln and built a process around quality and consistency.
What RF vacuum kiln drying actually does
RF vacuum kilns use radio frequency energy under vacuum conditions to remove moisture efficiently. The result is a faster drying process compared to conventional methods, with fewer common drying defects like checking, splitting, and cupping.
Our process starts before the kiln
Drying quality is decided before the load ever enters the kiln. Our prep work begins as soon as we get a log.
• Wax and seal log ends to reduce end checking
• Mill to consistent thickness
• Sticker immediately using Breeze Dried stickers
• Band and organize lumber into boules
• Air dry before kiln drying for better color and fewer defects
What we do during kiln drying
Inside the kiln, discipline matters. We keep loads consistent and monitor results instead of forcing speed.
• Dry only the same species together
• Check loads weekly
• Only dry as fast as the wood will allow
• Set sap point
• Sanitize from bugs and disease
• Dry to single digit moisture content, typically 6 to 9 percent
Why builders and furniture makers choose RF vacuum kiln drying
Here is what most customers care about in real life.
Faster turnaround
RF vacuum kilns can dry significantly faster than conventional methods, reducing timelines from weeks to days in many scenarios.
Fewer defects
Controlled conditions mean a lower risk of splitting, checking, and cupping, which saves material and labor.
Better yield
Higher success rates mean more usable lumber per slab and less waste.
Cost and how to get on the schedule
Urban Wood Company kiln dries slabs and dimensional lumber for $3 per board foot, and we run a waitlist.
Serving Oklahoma City builders, designers, and DIYers
We are based in Oklahoma City and we support projects end to end, from milling and sawmill services to drying, surfacing, and custom furniture builds.
Get a quote or join the kiln waitlist
Call 405.301.4186
Email info@theurbanwoodco.com
Visit 1019 E Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129