Moisture Matters Blog

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

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

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

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

This year’s NWFA Wood Flooring Expo was a huge success! We got to speak with many flooring professionals at our booth, and the feedback about Delmhorst meters was overwhelmingly positive. The J-2000 is one of the most widely used pin-type moisture meters in the ... Read More

Recently, we discussed several different problems that can happen with improperly-dried wood, including: Read More

Professional woodworkers know that controlling the moisture content of their products is indispensable to their business’ success. With a reliable moisture meter, woodworkers can ensure that their products will be ready for whatever environment they’ll ultimately be ... Read More

Professional woodworkers know that there are many risks attached to allowing moisture in wood to go unchecked for too long. In order to monitor their specific moisture-related risks in wood, these professionals use a number of moisture meters, such as pin-type and ... Read More

Learn How to Save Time, Stay on Budget and Avoid Call Backs with Moisture Meters at Delmhorst Booth #525. Read More

Moisture meters are highly effective tools used to inform homeowners of moisture concentrations and water-affected areas in their homes. With this highly precise information, homeowners can make confident renovation and repair decisions to deal with moisture content. Read More