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Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber

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Interesting points about kiln-dried lumber, but have you noticed any difference depending on the type of wood you're using? I've mostly worked with pine and spruce, and even kiln-dried, I've had occasional issues with warping—especially if I rushed the acclimation step. Wondering if hardwoods or other species are more forgiving in humid conditions. Curious if anyone's experimented with different lumber types and noticed a clear winner...

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"Wondering if hardwoods or other species are more forgiving in humid conditions."

In my experience, hardwoods like oak or maple tend to be a bit more stable overall, especially if you're careful with acclimation. Pine and spruce can be finicky... I've had better luck with cedar too, seems less prone to warping in humidity.

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