Moisture Matters Blog

When it comes to the critical task of moisture content (MC) control, Chicago's Bull Valley Hardwood relies on Delmhorst's J-2000 model for its extensive woodworking and furnishings production needs. This full-service woodworking company operates both a complete supply ... Read More

Why should flooring installers and inspectors use moisture meters for wood flooring? When installing wood flooring, moisture is a constant concern. This is because wood is a hygroscopic material—it will gain or lose moisture until it reaches equilibrium with the ... Read More

Building inspections are a must when preparing for the transfer of ownership of any commercial or residential property. Buyers need to know that the property they’re purchasing is free of any major defects that could cost them money down the line. Meanwhile, sellers ... Read More

It's been a busy summer for Delmhorst and its traveling 'trade show' contingent. We were proud to participate as exhibitors at four separate industry-specific events, and at each, we enjoyed talking with both current and potential customers. While we were happy to ... Read More

Most home and business owners prefer not to have mold growing in their buildings. But, very few actively check for mold until it is too late, and the mold has started to actively exhibit its most common symptoms: musty odors and discoloration of building materials. Why ... Read More

Here’s a question that people often have about drywall: “How much moisture can drywall hold before it’s ruined and must be replaced?” The thing with drywall is that it has an extremely low tolerance for moisture. The gypsum that makes up a board of drywall can be ... Read More

Homes and businesses can sustain their share of damage. And when they do, it’s professionals like those who attended September’s The Experience Convention and Trade Show who help clean them up. Designed specifically for professionals and technicians in the water ... Read More

Since 1957, attendees of the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers Fair (AWFS) have witnessed firsthand the evolution of tools, systems, and policies within the woodworking and furnishings design industries. Guests to the 2023 show, held in Las Vegas in ... Read More

With over 2,000 franchises in the United States, SERVPRO is one of the country's most respected cleanup and restoration companies. Each year, SERVPRO technicians serve the thousands of people and businesses that have suffered some form of property damage, from flooding ... Read More

If your property restoration enterprise is intent on fine-tuning its property damage solutions, then you may have attended the June 2023 RESTORE Conference and Expo in New Orleans. Hundreds of restoration professionals, contractors, and technicians turned out to learn ... Read More