Moisture Matters Blog

Tom Laurenzi

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The Wood Manufacturer's Guide to Maximizing Quality

When it comes to the wood manufacturing industry, there are many challenges that may arise. Issues with quality control then lead to slower production and faulty products. For any company that takes wood and turns it into a consumer product or tool, maintaining strict ... Read More

Does Your Moisture Meter Store Readings and Export Reports?

Quick question for all the home inspection and water remediation professionals: Does your moisture meter store readings and export reports for you? Read More

Can a Moisture Meter Help Winter-Proof Buildings?

Winter-proofing buildings is an important activity this late in the year—particularly in temperate regions where the cold isn’t a year-round thing, but can still be harsh enough to freeze water in pipes. Read More

The Best Moisture Meter for Commercial Use

Lots of people want to know: what’s the best moisture meter for commercial use? Read More

RH FAQ's: Explaining Relative Humidity

Question: What is relative humidity (RH)? Answer: In the water damage restoration, home inspection, and woodworking industries, RH (or relative humidity) is the amount of water vapor in the air for a given area expressed as a percentage of the amount needed to reach ... Read More

Why Moisture Meters Are A Woodworker's Best Investment

A high-quality, accurate moisture meter is an incredibly useful tool for craftsmen that frequently work with wood. In many ways, moisture meters can be a craftsman’s best investment. Read More

Testing RH with Your Concrete Moisture Meter

When installing concrete flooring of any kind, it’s absolutely vital that you know the relative humidity (RH) conditions deep in the slab. Failure to test RH can lead to some severe problems later on. Read More

3 Reasons a Moisture Meter is Essential for Wood Hobbyists

Picture the following scenario: You’ve spent weeks assembling a new wood chair for your house. Every day, you’ve carefully measured, cut, and shaped each piece of lumber into the perfect piece of furniture for your living room or deck. Read More

Increase the Lifespan of Your Moisture Meter with Replaceable Tips

Pin-type moisture meters are an indispensable tool for professionals who have to deal with moisture on a daily basis. These tools are a proven way to rapidly detect the %MC of wood and many other building materials. Read More

3 Tools Every Craftsman Should Have for Woodworking

Craftsmen can take days or even weeks shaping and assembling custom wood products. The best craftsmen obsess over every detail, making sure that their work is as free of defect as possible. Whether the woodwork product has a practical purpose or is a work of art, ... Read More