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Tom Laurenzi

How to Install an RH Sensor in Concrete

Recently, we talked about the importance of following the ASTM-F-2170 standard when installing concrete flooring. In that post, we discussed the consequences of attempting to build on concrete that isn’t quite ready, including damage to the newly-installed materials ... Read More

TechScan aVS. ProScan Pinless Moisture Meters

A couple of years ago, Delmhorst Instrument Co. introduced a new pinless moisture meter to our customers: the TechScan pinless meter. Since the introduction of TechScan, it has proven to be a popular choice for building inspectors and restoration contractors who work ... Read More

About the ProScan Pinless Moisture Meter

Recently, Delmhorst introduced its second pinless moisture meter product: ProScan. So, today, we want to talk about pinless moisture meters and how they work, as well as some of the special functions of the ProScan and how to use them. Read More

The Importance of Accurate RH Measurements in Concrete

For any flooring contractor, following the ASTM-F-2170 standard for concrete is important. By adhering to this standard for construction on concrete, you can protect your work, and thus your reputation as a contractor. Read More

Moisture Meters: a Simple Way to Avoid Callbacks

For any flooring contractor, few things can be quite as irritating, time-consuming, and costly as the dreaded callback. When flooring is not properly acclimated or concrete subfloors are too wet to build on, numerous problems can occur as a result, many of them ruining ... Read More

Caring for Pin Type Moisture Meters

Pin-type moisture meters are ranked among the most commonly used devices for testing moisture in wood and a variety of other building materials. These moisture meters get their name from the pins that are an integral part of their method of measuring moisture. When the ... Read More

7 Answers to Common Wood Moisture Meter Questions

Moisture meters are an integral part of doing business for many industries, particularly those that frequently work with wood as a construction material. Over the decades that our company, Delmhorst Instrument Co., has been in operation, we have received numerous ... Read More

Are You Prepared for Winter Moisture Intrusion?

Every winter, homes throughout America are exposed to prolonged periods of intense cold. Last winter saw an unusually long and intense chill sweep through the nation, lowering temperatures to levels far below what was typical of the winter season throughout most of the ... Read More

4 Tips for Acclimating and Measuring Moisture in Flooring Wood

For both lumber manufacturers/distributors and the contractors who actually install wood flooring, acclimation is an important consideration. With improperly acclimated wood, issues such as deformities in the wood can occur over time, leading to callbacks and lost ... Read More

Getting Accurate Moisture Content Readings in Wood

Experienced professionals who work with wood as a material for flooring, furniture, and structures know all too well the consequences of the presence of too much moisture. When wood has too much moisture, results include: Read More

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