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Transcription for Pin vs. Pinless Moisture Meters

Introduction and SummaryLet’s talk about pin and pinless moisture meters today. My name is Grete Heimerdinger. I’ve been selling moisture meters for 42 years.Once you have decided that you want to buy a moisture meter, the next decision iswhether you want to buy a pin meter or a pinless meter, or maybe you even want […]

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Merit of the In-Situ Moisture Testing Method

 When a concrete slab has not completely dried out and an LVT floor is installed, no more moisture can evaporate through the surface. However, over time the dryer top portion of the concrete will pull up the excess moisture from the bottom until the moisture is equally distributed between top and bottom portions of the […]

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LVT Not Immune to Moisture Present in Concrete

Can there be moisture problems with LVT floor coverings?The answer is yes! See photo showing an LVT floor which shows cupping. I received an Email from a customer who had installed an LVT floor directly over concrete and he wanted to buy a pin meter from us to measure the moisture in the concrete slab […]

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pin and pinless meters from Lignomat are set-up for bamboo

Video Pin and Pinless Moisture Meters, Which One to Choose?

👉 Click the link here to watch on YouTube: Pin vs Pinless Moisture Meters (www.youtube.com)🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube for more practical tips and reviews! 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 […]

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An Accurate Moisture Meter is an Essential Tool for Every Restoration Job

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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Moisture Content of Wood

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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How Seasonal Changes in Humidity Affect Wood?

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 […]

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Discover the Mini-Ligno Moisture Meter: Featured in Woodcraft Magazine!

“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 […]

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