Wood moisture content, expressed as a percentage, refers to the amount of water present within the wood fibers. This water can originate from various sources, including absorption from the surrounding environment or residual moisture from the wood’s initial growth process.
In certain scenarios, wood can indeed possess a moisture content exceeding 100%. This phenomenon occurs when the mass of the water within the wood exceeds the mass of the wood’s dry matter. This can happen under circumstances where wood is submerged in water or subjected to excessive moisture, such as in waterlogged environments. In such situations, the wood absorbs water beyond its natural capacity, resulting in a moisture content greater than 100%.