The book contains information on the physical properties of moist air and wood, and describes various methods of drying it. The design and equipment of the drying chambers, as well as mechanisms used for loading and unloading and transportation in the drying shops are considered. Means for control of drying process are described, modes of chamber drying are given. It is told about the arrangement of warehouses for atmospheric drying. The second edition discusses the drying of veneer, crushed wood, fiberboard.