The wood is treated with low-pressure steam to soften the fibres and draw out the sap. This gradually reduces the moisture content.
Low-pressure steam bending is a cost-effective method that allows wood to be bent to create structures with complex shapes.
It is used in the repair of old boat rigging.
uperheated steam can also be used to treat old timber to restore it to good condition; this technique improves the quality of the wood and eliminates fungi and wood-boring insects
