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Tom Laurenzi

10 Tips On How to Accurately Measure Moisture in Concrete Buildings

Concrete is a fairly ubiquitous material for construction projects. In homes and most offices, concrete is used for foundations and subfloors—many buildings even use concrete for major load-bearing walls. With concrete being such a common building material, ... Read More

Choosing the Right Moisture Meter Electrode for Your Work

Moisture meter electrodes play a significant role in determining the functionality of a moisture meter. With the right electrode, a moisture meter can read deep into a hay bale, make enough contact with a handful of cotton to get a reading, or go underneath wall trim ... Read More

10 Signs of Moisture Problems in Flooring

Flooring installers and restoration experts alike frequently have to deal with moisture problems in flooring. They have to keep an eye out for the warning signs of moisture problems in flooring. What are the warning signs of flooring moisture problems? And, how can you ... Read More

Using Moisture Meters to Identify and Remediate Pest Infestations

Pest control is a year-round issue for many parts of the U.S. In the warmer regions of the country, even the dead of winter is no protection from the endless onslaught of rats, roaches, termites, and other pest species. Normally, the first thing that most people think ... Read More

Why Carry Moisture Meters with Universal Probe Sockets?

Moisture meter distributors are often challenged to find the ideal solution to all of their clients’ specific moisture testing needs. However, there is no one moisture meter that can do absolutely everything. Stocking hundreds of different moisture meter models for ... Read More

Why Distributors Should Carry Thermo-Hygrometers

Distributors of moisture meter products and accessories often need to carry a wide variety of tools and accessories to meet the moisture testing needs of their clients. However, one key tool that many distributors need to carry isn’t technically a moisture meter—it’s a ... Read More

An Explanation of Moisture Content and Moisture Reading Scales

For many people who are new to the idea of using moisture meters to monitor the moisture content of different building materials, the terms “moisture content” and “reading scale” might need some explanation. What do these terms mean, and why are they important when ... Read More

Can Flooring Moisture Meters Be Useful for Installing Tile Floors?

Most flooring installation specialists are aware of the need for moisture testing in their wooden flooring. If left unmanaged, wood that is not in equilibrium with its surroundings can expand or contract as it gains or loses moisture. To this end, many professionals ... Read More

5 Tips for Accurately Using a Restoration Moisture Meter

In water damage restoration, it’s important to have accurate information about the moisture content (%MC) of various building materials. Without accurate moisture content amounts, it can be difficult to reliably track dry out efforts in a structure—or to identify what ... Read More

Top 5 Moisture Meters Agriculture Supply Distributors Should Carry

If you’re in the business of supplying customers in the agriculture industry with the tools and supplies they need to ensure a successful harvest, odds are that you know just how crucial monitoring moisture in soil, plants, and baled products can be for farmers. ... Read More

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