1 An average cost for a cubic yard of concrete is $75 to $125, depending on how much is needed and local prices. 2  Labor costs to pour and form concrete run somewhere around $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot.
Lower-end outdoor wicker is often woven on a rattan frame, a natural material that does not hold up to moisture as well as aluminum, steel or teak. Steel and aluminum won't warp or come unglued, and aluminum offers the advantage of being rust-proof. Teak is a weather-resistant tropical hardwood.
The key to any piece of wood is its moisture content. So, IF THE WOOD IS 7% MC (= to 38% relative humidity), it doesn't matter if it was kiln dried (properly) or air dried. If you air dry, however, the average outside humidity is 65% RH in almost the entire U.S., summer and winter.This is 12% MC.hy kiln-dried lumber is the best option for wood that will eventually 'live' indoors. 1998. by Professor Gene Wengert Q. Some one told me that kiln dried lumber is better to use than air dried.