Whood Dryer

So eliminating the moisture will kill any fungus that may already be present and will prevent fungal attacks in the future as long as the wood remains dry. Properly drying the wood also kills any insects and eggs that may be in the wood. Most insects require moisture content above 10% in order to survive in the wood. The two most popular ways of drying your own timber is by kiln or in open-air. Air dried wood contains much less moisture than green wood, but a little bit more than the faster and more aggressive method of Kiln drying.