We are excited to offer kiln drying services at Heartland Timber in Granger, Iowa. If you have lumber or slabs that need to be dried before they can be used in a project, our kiln can help you get them ready. Call or email to get a quote and reserve your spot on our drying schedule.

What We Dry

Our kiln can hold lumber packages up to:

- 20' long

- 68" tall

- 48" wide

How It Works

1. Get a quote — Call or email and tell us what you have to dry and how much of it there is.

2. Reserve your spot — We'll add you to our drying schedule.

3. We dry your lumber — Your lumber package goes into the kiln, sized for packages up to 20' long, 68" tall and 48" wide.

Pricing

Pricing is quoted per customer. Call or email for a quote.

Turnaround

Typically 1–3 months.

Target Moisture Content

We dry to a target moisture content of 8–10%.

Why Kiln Dry Instead of Air Dry?

Air drying can be slow, and wood that is still too wet can cause problems when it is used in a project. Kiln drying offers a more controlled alternative:

- Dries lumber on a controlled schedule, rather than waiting on the weather and the seasons

- Brings lumber to a more consistent moisture level throughout the piece

- Helps reduce the risk of the warping, cupping, and movement that can happen when wood that is still too wet is used in a project

- Makes slabs and lumber ready to work with sooner than air drying alone

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does kiln drying cost? Pricing is quoted per customer, based on what you have to dry. Call or email for a quote.

How long does kiln drying take? Typically 1–3 months. Call or email and we can talk through timing for your lumber.

What size lumber can you dry? Our kiln holds lumber packages up to 20' long, 68" tall and 48" wide. If your package is close to those limits, call or email first so we can confirm it will fit.

What moisture level do you dry to? We dry to a target moisture content of 8–10%.

How do I reserve a spot? Call or email us for a quote, and we'll reserve your spot on our drying schedule.

Ready to get your lumber dried? Call or email Heartland Timber to get a quote and reserve your spot on our drying schedule. Heartland Timber — 20270 Hawthorn Drive, Granger, IA 50109