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Tom Laurenzi

The Best Methods for Detecting Excess Moisture in Restoration

Restoration experts have to be extraordinarily thorough in their efforts to locate and remediate excess moisture in structures. If the source of moisture intrusion or a pocket of moisture is missed, it can cause damage to a building well after the restoration is ... Read More

The Best Way to Get Accurate Moisture Content Measurements

Farmers often need to know exactly how much moisture is in their agricultural products to maximize quality and prevent spoilage. Depending on the kind of crops you’re testing, there are a few ways that you can get a moisture content (%MC) measurement. Read More

Preventing Floor Cracking from High Moisture Content

Floor cracking can be a nightmare for any contractor—whether it happens partway through a job, within a few days or weeks after its end. If your newly-installed floors start to split and crack, it surely always results in unhappy customers, callbacks, and unreimbursed ... Read More

Why Delmhorst's D999FR is the Best For Grain Moisture Meters

For farmers growing any kind of grain, moisture is a constant concern. Knowing the precise moisture content of grain helps farmers pick the perfect time to harvest their grain crops, know exactly when grains have been sufficiently dried for long-term storage, and avoid ... Read More

6 of Our Most Frequently-Asked Questions On Hay Moisture Meters

Q: How Do Hay Moisture Meters Work? Hay moisture meters use the principle of electrical resistance to determine moisture content in different types of hay. Because moisture conducts electricity and dry hay acts as an insulator, wet hay will let electricity through ... Read More

Are You Ready for Hops Harvesting Season?

In most of North America, the hops harvest starts in late August, while cultivation of hops goes on from April to early July. As noted by the American Hop Museum website, cultivation of hops helps to “control excess shoot growth” and “provides weed control, and ... Read More

How to Validate Your Moisture Meter Calibration On the Go

When you’re working with moisture meters on the job, you expect that the measurements you’re getting are as accurate as possible. A difference of a few percentage points in the moisture content of building materials such as wood, drywall, concrete, or insulation could ... Read More

Avoiding Costly Repairs with Moisture Meters for Restoration

Extensive water damage can require costly repairs to a building’s structure, or the replacement of household furniture and electronics. This is why many smart home owners and business owners rely on professional water damage restoration services for thorough ... Read More

How Does the Relative Humidity Affect the Quality of Wood?

For many woodworking professionals, the complications that the relative humidity (RH) of their work areas can cause is a constant concern. Many manufacturers check the moisture content percentage of their wood religiously, but still come across problems because they ... Read More

Measuring Moisture in Baled Hay Vs. Loose Hay

Hay harvesting is a job that requires a highly precise measurement of the moisture content of the hay before and after baling. Having too little moisture can compromise the quality and nutritive value of the hay—too much moisture can promote the growth of microbes and, ... Read More

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