Moisture Matters Blog

Whenever there’s a discussion about measuring relative humidity (%RH) in concrete floors, the question of accuracy is often brought up. It’s always wise to get accurate moisture readings as there are many reasons for measuring RH, including: Read More

With its sound structure and gorgeous appearance, wood makes for the perfect raw material. And flooring professionals are aware that moisture content is the most important factor that affects a proper installation. Read More

Another year, another successful NWFA Wood Flooring Expo! This year I presented “How Moisture Claims Can Drown Your Profits” educational seminar to a full house of over 100 professionals interested in learning how they can improve their wood flooring installation or ... Read More

While all types of concrete structures contain moisture, too much of it or an uneven distribution can cause issues in both subfloor and exposed concrete flooring. While the concrete can easily provide a strong foundation for flooring, excess moisture can create ... Read More

With several of different materials and just as many specified scales to measure them with, it’s easy to see how ensuring a proper moisture meter reading can be a bit of a challenge. Even if you’re sure you have the right scale for your designated project, there’s ... Read More

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

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

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

For as long as there have been woodworkers, flooring and general contractors, restoration specialists and other dedicated professionals, they have had to contend with the effects of moisture on their work. Before the invention of moisture meters, however, these ... Read More

When checking the integrity of any structure, building inspectors have a variety of tools that they need in order to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. One of the most critical tools of the building inspector, however, is one that many people might not think ... Read More