Watch this video to learn more about the differences between pin and pinless moisture meters. This video will help you decide which moisture meter will be more suited for your needs. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Pin Moisture Meters measure the electrical resistance between two pins. If moisture varies within the small measuring area, the […]
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When called to investigate a water damaged site, the first step is assessing the moisture infiltration and separating good materials from bad. An essential tool for restoration in an accurate moisture meter. However, measuring moisture accurately is not as easy as pushing pins into the material or scanning the surface with a pinless moisture meter. […]
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Nobody would worry about moisture in wood, if it would not be for shrinking and warping or the danger of mold development. Both problems have made the moisture content in wood an important factor. The first step in the prevention of moisture problems is knowing the moisture content of wood. But, it is actually not […]
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When wood is exposed to different temperatures and different RH of the air it will either absorb moisture or it will lose moisture. Thus, with the changing seasons wood can absorb or lose moisture. EMC is Equilibrium Moisture Content. The EMC is what the moisture content of the wood will be when the wood will not […]
Read More >“How to Air-Dry Lumber” by Dave Boyt features Lignomat mini-Ligno moisture meter. Dave uses our meter to demonstrate monitoring his wood stacks when air-drying his lumber. Having our Mini-Ligno Moisture Meter featured in Woodcraft Magazine is a testament to its reliability and efficiency. We take pride in providing our customers with high-quality tools that enhance […]
Read More >The Ligno-DuoTec BW is a dual-depth pinless meter for wood floors, bamboo, and gypsum. The meter in pinless mode also gives comparative readings of concrete and other materials (Photo 2). The Ligno-DuoTec BW meter can be used with the RH BluePeg Probes to measure ambient conditions of air and in-situ RH probes in concrete. Taking […]
Read More >Ever wondered how to remotely monitor moisture with precision, efficiency, and quality in your operations? Meet the Lignomat Wireless Data Logger – your all-in-one solution for accurate, hassle-free monitoring of wood and building material moisture, EMC, and temperature. Its ability to provide real-time data, monitor critical parameters, and facilitate remote monitoring makes it an essential […]
Read More >Every floor installer and inspector should have a meter to check the moisture in wood floors. Having a moisture meter and knowing how to use it is not all there is to know. It is also important to know how to check calibration and function of the moisture meter to avoid false measurements. Recently I […]
Read More >The RH BluePeg uses a single microchip, factory calibrated to NIST Standards. Each BluePeg comes with a NIST traceable certificate. The RH BluePeg probes comply with the latest ASTM F2170. For the first year, Lignomat offers to check the probe calibration at no charge. For sensitive tests, the calibration of the removable probes could be […]
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