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Pin Vs. Pinless Moisture Meters:  Differences & Uses

August 27, 2024

Consider this scenario: you’re inspecting a home and come across a potential moisture problem in a newly finished basement. The drywall feels damp,..

Using a Moisture Meter for Home Inspections? Don't Forget These Spots

March 13, 2024

Finding King Tut’s final resting place in the Egyptian desert wasn’t an accident. Nor was locating the Titanic in the briny depths of the Atlantic. ..

[Flooring Installation] Moisture in Wood Floors

June 21, 2023

In this two-part series, we're examining moisture's relationship with flooring and how to prevent major issues caused by it.

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 inside..

[Material Evaluation] Moisture Meter for Wood

December 20, 2022

(Editor's Note: This is the third installment of a series that examines building materials and the moisture meters needed for accurate measurements.

Moisture Meter Readings: Equilibrium Moisture Content

September 9, 2021

A wooden door suddenly sticking to its frame.

Moisture Meter Readings: Taking & Interpreting Accurate Measurements

June 17, 2021

Imagine finally getting into your dentist’s office to have that tooth that’s been bothering you fixed.