There are two types of wood moisture meters in use today, pin and pinless. This article focuses on the basics of pin moisture meters, the difference between pin and pinless meters, and then we review what we think are the top three pin-type moisture meters on the market today. Pin Moisture Meters... Read more ...
External ambient weather conditions — including temperature and relative humidity — can indeed influence the results of wood moisture readings. However, they do not affect pin and pinless wood moisture meters in the same way. In this article, we’re going to go over the difference between pin and... Read more ...
The Relationship Between Wood and Moisture Is Complicated It all starts with the fact that wood is hygroscopic. We won’t bore you with the etymology of this Greek word. Just know that it means wood is something like a sponge in that it has the ability to both absorb and release water vapor. We’ll... Read more ...
Moisture meters are an invaluable tool for any woodworker, from professional to hobbyist. You can find both pin and pinless meters, but increasingly people are drawn to pinless meters since they are much easier to use and don’t physically penetrate the wood being measured. >> Jump to the Top 3... Read more ...
What Are Moisture Meters? Moisture meters are handheld devices used to determine the moisture content in a variety of materials including wood, concrete, soil, and paper. They come in two varieties, pin and pinless. Measuring moisture content is important because moisture is related to a host of... Read more ...
Anyone who installs hardwood floors needs to be on top of countless variables to complete a project with a beautifully installed wood flooring that will last for the long haul. One of the most critical variables is the wood’s equilibrium moisture content (EMC). Without knowing whether the wood... Read more ...
Introduction When it comes to moisture meters for wood, accuracy is extremely important. In fact, the most important feature of a moisture meter is its ability to accurately measure moisture content. Inaccurate moisture meter readings are completely useless. Quality wood moisture meters provide... Read more ...
If you’re reading this article, you probably already know what moisture meters are. However, if you don’t, here’s a quick overview… Moisture meters are small, hand-held devices (either analog or digital) that measure the moisture levels of various materials including wood, paper, concrete,... Read more ...
