Chris Ranwell

Find up-to-date information and news about moisture meters used for buildings, agriculture, and road and foundry.

[Flooring Installation] Concrete Floors and Moisture

June 1, 2023

What's the only thing more frustrating than having to redo an expensive flooring job?

Reusable Hygrometer Probes Vs. Disposable for Concrete Rh Testing

May 22, 2023

Imagine if every time you sat down for a meal at your dining room table, there was nothing permanent about your tableware.

A Look at  ASTM F-2170 & Why it's Important

May 8, 2023

There are some things that just need to be done a certain way.

How to Use a Damp Meter for Thorough Surveys

April 27, 2023

When it comes to completing a building survey for dampness, there's one element that matters more than anything else: thoroughness.

WME/Wood Moisture Equivalent: A Home Inspector’s Guide + Chart

April 21, 2023

Moisture can be a troublesome thing, especially in buildings.   Able to travel through and saturate substances, it can cause plenty of problems..

[Inspector's Guide] Measuring Condensation in Buildings

April 11, 2023

Sometimes it doesn't take much to size up a dampness issue.

Salt Efflorescence’s Effects on Damp Meters

March 17, 2023

While the signs of a damp issue are usually closely related (surfaces damp to the touch, water spots, condensation), there's one that stands out from..

Detecting the Difference Between Rising Damp Vs. Condensation

March 1, 2023

By initial appearances, concrete and cement seem one and the same.

[Concrete Flooring] Calcium Chloride Moisture Tests Vs. In Situ Tests

February 15, 2023

If concrete has a natural enemy, there's no question that it's moisture.