So this is what confuses me. Why do we kiln dry lumber down to 6-8% when most areas of the country have an equilibrium moisture content above 8%? I understand that a lot of homes have conditioned space with EMC near 8% but probably not as low as 6%.
I live in Central Ohio where my EMC is low to mid teens. I have a nonconditioned home. So is using kiln dry lumber more of a risk for movement than air dried lumber for me?