Why is lumber cured or seasoned?

To dry it and make it more stable.

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  1. To dry it and make it more stable ✔
  2. To make it heavier
  3. To change its species

Why: Curing or seasoning dries lumber so it is more stable and less likely to warp.

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Answer: To dry it and make it more stable. Curing or seasoning dries lumber so it is more stable and less likely to warp.

  1. Scouting America: Woodwork www.scouting.org/merit-badges/woodwork
    Tell how lumber is cured, seasoned, graded, and sized.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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