Construction term referring to lumber and wood construction material with moisture content over 19%. Lumber used in residential and small commercial construction is graded according to moisture content and structural quality as established by the National Grade Rule. Compare with the Dry Lumber entry.
Often called garden-grade lumber because it is stacked outside in a lumberyard. Has a higher moisture content and is usually less expensive than kiln-dried or air-dried lumber. It is also easier to nail, but it will shrink as it dries, causing nails to loosen and gaps to appear between boards.
LUMBER THAT'S NOT DRIED PROPERLY CAUSING A TENDENCY FOR IT TO WARP, SHRINK, POP, "BLEED” RESIN, AND GENERALLY NOT DO RIGHT.
Freshly cut lumber that has not had time to dry.
Lumber which has been inadequately dried and which tends to warp or "bleed" resin.
Lumber, which contains a high water content because it has not had adequate drying, time and is not properly seasoned. It may actually appear green and is difficult to work with, along with having the possibility of warping.