This Redwood slab is kiln dried and ready to use. It has a great workability quality as well as fantastic coloring! Most pieces have a beautiful striping figure present. Overall this all very lightweight material that we know you will enjoy! This slab would make a great coffee table or countertop! It has a couple cracks in the live edges and a 5" split at the end opposite the numbers. There are checks and cracks on the numbered face and a rough edge opposite the numbered end.