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Why Every Cabinet Maker Needs a Wood Moisture Meter

Is it possible that, in all your efforts to make quality cabinets and please your customers, you’re missing an important step in the process? A step that could affect the end product and your reputation? That step is checking for moisture content. Because wood absorbs and releases moisture to... Read more ...

How to Measure Moisture in Hardwood Floors

Moisture, whether a persistent leak or sudden flooding, is never good news for a hardwood floor. But there’s a more subtle danger—moisture in the wood itself. Because wood naturally absorbs and releases moisture depending on ambient conditions, floorboards need to be at the moisture content that... Read more ...

Will a Cheap Moisture Meter Do the Job?

If you work with wood, you need a moisture meter, but the question is: which meter? Are you wondering if a cheaper meter could get the job done and save you money? Consider this: the moisture content of the wood you’re working with is truly a make-or-break issue for the success of your wood... Read more ...

The Challenges of Hardwood Floors

Hardwood’s Worst Enemy Most hardwood troubles can be boiled down to one word: Moisture. Moisture on the floor, moisture underneath the floor, and moisture in the air can cause gapping, buckling, cupping, crowning, and squeaking. Moisture issues can make installing and maintaining hardwood quite... Read more ...

Why Pay Attention to Moisture in Wood?

When it comes to the moisture content of wood flooring, ignorance is NOT bliss. Wood is extremely sensitive to its surrounding environment. If you’re not paying attention, your wood flooring could contain too much moisture at the time it’s being installed. And this could easily lead to a... Read more ...

Moisture Meters are a MUST HAVE for Home Inspectors

A moisture meter is a vital tool for a professional home inspector. You already know that many tools are needed to help you do your job properly. From ladders to goggles to flashlights, these tools ensure your safety and the safety of the homeowner. But a moisture meter is an absolutely crucial... Read more ...