Moisture Matters Blog

Tom Laurenzi

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Moisture Meters: An Essential Tool for Producing High Quality Hay

This first installment in our original series uncovers the beneficial functions of reliable moisture meters in the hay industry and why they remain an indispensable part of agricultural operations. Farmers have long recognized moisture as an enemy of hay crops, ... Read More

Moisture Meters: An Essential Tool in the Lumber Industry

Welcome to our introductory article in this series all about the importance of moisture meters in the lumber industry. Anyone who works with lumber knows the dangers of wood being too wet or too dry. Managing moisture content in lumber is essential. Years of ... Read More

The Benefits of High-Quality Moisture Meters for Lumber Professionals

There’s a saying that a craftsman is only as good as their tools. While that may not be exactly true, it’s certainly a fact that the right tools are essential for anyone working in the lumber industry. One of those key tools is a moisture meter for dealing with the ... Read More

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Moisture Meter for Your Woodworking and Lumber Applications

Welcome to our third article exploring why a moisture meter is such an essential tool for anyone who works with wood. Accurately assessing the moisture content in lumber is one of the key steps to successful woodworking. We’ve already looked at what can happen when ... Read More

How to Get the Most Out of Your Moisture Meter: A Guide for Lumbermen and Woodworking Professionals

Welcome to our series of articles for woodworkers and other professionals in the lumber industry, where we've been exploring why the moisture meter is absolutely the best way to monitor and assess the moisture content in lumber. In this fourth article, we’re looking at ... Read More

Dwell Well Institute, Inc. Provides Invaluable Home Design Knowledge Regarding Mold Prevention

Licensed architect and thought leader Cheryl Ciecko, renowned for providing free resources, videos, and blog articles at AvoidingMold.com, recognized the need for an accessible, affordable service that could provide information about (and solutions to) the harmful ... Read More

Industry-Specific Utilization of the Navigator™ Line & Edge™ App: The Best Choice for You

Finding the right moisture meter for your application is crucial. The Navigator™ line of moisture meters and the EDGE™ app provide solutions to a range of problems in water damage restoration, construction, and virtually any building or inspection field. Read More

Delmhorst: Durable, Adaptable, Accessible

Company Profile Rewind to 1946 in New York City, and you will find in the quickly growing metropolis an urgent need for a way to identify water damage issues in the roofs and walls of the buildings. It was here that Delmhorst Instrument found its start with the sale of ... Read More

The Importance of Moisture Meters to Property Owners

A moisture meter is a handy tool to have whether you're a property owner, contractor, or inspector. You can detect moisture in a variety of hygroscopic materials, including concrete, wood, drywall, roofing, plaster, tile, brick, and paper products. Meters allow you to ... Read More

Delmhorst and Building-Wright Partnership Improves Educational Resources for Architects and Building Professionals

Client Profile Building-Wright is a company created by Peter Yost, a building scientist and expert with over 30 years of experience in building research and consultation. The name refers to the “Wrights” of days past, people who took immense pride in design and ... Read More