Moisture Matters Blog

Condensation can be a problem for a number of reasons. For homeowners, condensation can be an indication of excessive humidity—leading to mold growth and other issues in the home. Manufacturers specializing in wood products may need to prevent excessive condensation ... Read More

Excess moisture can cause a number of problems for homeowners, such as promoting mold growth, damaging building materials (walls, floors, insulation, etc.), and attracting pests like termites, rats, or cockroaches. The longer the moisture problem goes unresolved, the ... Read More

Natural disasters are a major concern for most parts of the U.S. Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, mudslides, blizzards, and other natural events can leave enormous amounts of devastation in their wake. Following many of these events, disaster recovery ... Read More

One of the most common questions people have about moisture measurement is “What are safe moisture levels in walls, floors, etc.?” The answer is: “It depends.” Read More

Hardwood flooring systems are incredibly sensitive to moisture. As a hygroscopic material, wood will typically absorb or let off moisture until it reaches an equilibrium with its environment. Additionally, excess moisture can promote the growth of mold and bacteria, ... Read More

In any agricultural setting, perfectly timing the harvest and properly preparing a crop for storage is critical for maximizing both crop yield and quality. Naturally, the better the crop and the more of it there is, the more a farmer can make off of the crop. This is ... Read More

One question that moisture meter users frequently ask is “If humidity is the amount of moisture in the air, and moisture meters check the amount of moisture in something, can the humidity affect a moisture meter reading?” Read More

Moisture meters are specialized devices that are designed to use either electrical resistance (pin-type) or electromagnetic radio frequencies (pinless type) to measure the amount of moisture in some kind of material—such as wood. Read More

There is an often-unseen problem lurking in many homes across the country: moisture intrusion. A little excess water in the wrong place can cause many other problems, such as mold growth, pest infestations, and weakened building structures. Read More

Real estate agents across the country have to comply with an endless sea of issues when trying to sell residential and commercial properties on an open market. These challenges include things like finding a good buyer, keeping unoccupied properties in presentable ... Read More