Buying building materials can get very expensive, and naturally you want to save money if at all possible. This is what makes green lumber an attractive purchase for a homeowner. What is green lumber, and why might you want to exercise caution before investing in it?
Put simply, green lumber is wood that has been allowed to dry naturally without being put through any additional process to make it lose its natural moisture.
Usually, you would not want to use green lumber if you live in a climate where the air has a high moisture content, since this will make it even more difficult for the lumber to dry out.
What problems can green lumber cause?
The most obvious one is mold, since the wood will contain moisture which can encourage mold growth. There are also some other problems you could face as the wood dries out gradually. Since the wood will shrink after it has been installed, this could cause unsightly cracks between boards, as well as, popped nails where the wood is shrinking behind your drywall.
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