Clean, dry and safe to bring inside.
Metal removal and kiln drying for reclaimed wood: nails, screws and bolts removed, boards scanned and dried to indoor moisture content and treated for insects.
- Metal: Removed and scanned
- Moisture: Dried to about 6 to 8 percent
- Insects: Heat treatment in the kiln
What it is, and why it matters.
Old wood arrives with nails, hardware and sometimes insects or moisture. Before it goes into a home it should be de-nailed, scanned and dried to a stable moisture content. Kiln drying also helps kill insects and stabilizes boards so they behave after installation.
We remove nails and hardware by hand and with tools, scan each board with a metal detector, and dry to the moisture content that indoor use calls for. Nashville customers rely on this step for floors, walls, furniture and mantels, and we document it for designers and builders who need to know how material was prepared.
Four things done right.
Nails out, then scanned
Hand removal plus a detector.
Indoor moisture content
Dried to a stable level.
Insect treatment
Heat in the kiln.
Documented
Readings shared when needed.
From first call to kiln drying and de-nailing.
- 01
Share the lumber
Amount, species and condition.
- 02
We inspect
Metal and moisture check.
- 03
We treat
De-nail, scan and kiln dry.
- 04
Collect
Pickup or delivery.
Often chosen together.
Kiln Drying and De-Nailing across Middle Tennessee.
We supply this in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Dickson.
Kiln Drying and De-Nailing: common questions
Is kiln drying necessary for reclaimed wood?
Old wood is often dry, but not always evenly, and kiln drying also treats insects and evens out moisture. For indoor use we recommend it unless a board is known to be stable.
Can you guarantee there is no metal in a board?
We scan every board and remove what we find, but no scan is perfect. That is why we mill carefully and advise using the right blades and eye protection.
How do I get a price for kiln drying and de-nailing?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-357-7797, ideally with photos and measurements. We confirm what is involved and send a written price.
Ready to talk about kiln drying and de-nailing?
Photos and measurements, or a sample visit, and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.