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How Do I Understand Moisture Meter Readings on a Wood Scale?

What is a Wood Scale for Moisture Measurement? Moisture meters are used to measure the amount of moisture in different types of materials, including wood, drywall, and concrete. When you make moisture meter readings, you need to apply your results to a scale to ... Read More

Do You Need a Wood Humidity Meter for Your Products?

As a woodworker or carpenter, you know the importance of a wood humidity meter. You know that too much moisture can quickly ruin your finished products. You need to be able to check the moisture levels of the wood before, during, and after your work is done. Wet wood ... Read More

3 Reasons You Should Use a Moisture Detector for Woodworking

When creating any woodworking project, using a moisture detector that’s been specifically calibrated for wood is a must. Read More

The Gold Standard for Concrete Moisture Meters

Completing a major construction project can be a very complicated task—especially when it comes to following ASTM standards. Handling poured concrete is a major issue on any such job. If you were to build on concrete before it was ready, you could end up with numerous ... Read More

The Importance of Measuring Moisture in Hops Harvesting

Testing moisture in hops during harvest is a must for every hopyard. There are many reasons why hop growers need to carefully check moisture in their hops, including: Read More

Why Are Pinless Moisture Meters the Go-To for Winter Restoration

Winter weather can cause severe damage to a structure over time. Even the end of the cold season doesn’t spell the end of winter water damage—in fact, some forms of winter water damage are more likely to occur as temperatures begin to thaw. Read More

3 Quick Safety Tips for Checking Moisture in Insulation

Insulation serves an important role in helping buildings maintain a set temperature. Floods, severe storms, water/sewer line failures and dozens of other accidents can expose insulation to water. If left unchecked, this moisture intrusion could cause severe damage to ... Read More

Top 3 Most Desirable Traits in a Moisture Meter

Professionals in different industries are always looking for different things from their moisture meters. Different functions, different reading scales, etc. Read More

Balancing Cost, Convenience, and Function for Moisture Meters

Shopping for the right precision tool can be a Zen-like experience for some, and a constant source of frustration for others. This is as true of moisture meters as it is for other precision tools. Read More

Why You Should Use a Pinless Moisture Meter

Pinless moisture meters are used by many professionals in the restoration and home inspection industries to rapidly check for moisture in different building materials. Read More
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