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 ...
What Are Moisture Meters? Moisture meters are small, hand-held instruments — either analog or digital — designed to measure the moisture content of various materials including wood, concrete, paper, soil, and drywall. Both professionals and hobbyists use moisture meters to make sure they produce... Read more ...
Do you own a wood home? Work in an office located in a wood building? Around the world, wood is a commonly used construction material. This is because it has a lot going for it. It looks good, it supports its own weight better than steel, and it absorbs sound which helps to reduce interior noise... Read more ...
Mold. It’s ugly. It’s smelly. And it starts to grow long before human senses can detect it. If you can see or smell it, the mold colony is already well-developed and causing harm. The mold can weaken the material causing structural damage. Breathing in the mold spores damages... Read more ...
If you work with wood on a regular basis, either as a professional or as a hobbyist, and want to learn how to properly use a moisture meter, you’ve come to the right place. However, before we talk about how to use a wood moisture meter, we need to talk about why we use wood moisture meters. The... Read more ...
Why Use a Moisture Meter? Wood, concrete, paper, and various other materials contain a certain amount of moisture in them. This is perfectly normal. However, serious problems can develop when they contain too much moisture. Common problems with excess moisture in wood include cabinet drawers that... Read more ...
The short answer is yes. Moisture meters are indeed affected by temperature, some more than others. Pin-type wood moisture meters are especially sensitive to variations in wood temperature and because of this, high-quality pin meters are sold with temperature correction charts. Pinless wood... Read more ...
When it comes to moisture meters for wood, accuracy is important. Very important. If you can’t get accurate moisture content readings from your meter, it’s essentially worthless. In fact, a wood moisture meter should consistently give accurate moisture content readings. Quality moisture meters do.... Read more ...
