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Concrete Moisture Testing

Importance of Measuring Concrete Moisture with In-Situ Probe Test

Why the In-situ Probe Test is important Concrete slabs are an integral part of a building. Excess moisture in a slab will over time be released and can affect the entire building including in particular floor coverings. The astm F2170 in-situ probe test was created to accurately measure the moisture that would be released once […]

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The Challenge of Hardwood Floors

When a once beautiful hardwood floor all of a sudden shows defects, changes in wood moisture are most likely the reason. Even small changes in each board can have a large impact, when hundreds of boards are laid side by side. The challenge of hardwood floors  and getting good moisture measurements is important and moisture […]

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ASTM F2170 RH in-situ probe test

Please use the link below to view Lignomat YouTube video. The following video demonstrates Lignomat’s RH in-situ probe method. This follows the ASTM standard F2170. The new standard allows testing results after 24 hrs of acclimation.

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Newsletter: How to use a Reference Scale for Evaluating Concrete

  May 2017, Issue No. 20 AT A GLANCE *How to use a reference scale when analyzing a concrete slab Lignomat’s Unique Design for Taking Measurements Using ASTM F-2170 * Special Offer Lignomat Product Video Lignomat in situ probe method for ASTM F2170 (Watch Video) Lignomat Ligno-Scanner SDM (Watch Video) Keep in Touch: PHONE: (800) […]

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Newsletter: Storing and Acclimating Your Lumber

  August 2016, Issue No. 18 AT A GLANCE *Storing and Acclimateing Your Lumber * Moisture in Concrete: Free and Bound Moisture Interesting Websites Concrete Floors and Moisture (read more) Scientific article about different methods to measure moisture in concrete. Great information about the different types of water in concrete. (read more) Keep in Touch: […]

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October Newsletter 2015 Ligno-DuoTec BW in-situ probe RH test

  October 2015, Issue No. 15 AT A GLANCE *Using the LignoDuoTec BW mositure meter for in-situ probe measurements in concrete Interesting Websites The cure for concrete moisture and PH Ills (see more) Understanding, Preventing, Detecting and Correcting Moisture in Concrete Floors (read more) Keep in Touch: PHONE: (800) 227-2105             (503) 257-8957 […]

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Lignomat in-situ RH Testing Video

Lignomat’s RH BluePeg probes are designed to comply with the latest ASTM F-2170 standard. Some of the unique features that Lignomat’s in-situ RH testing method has are the following: * Better sealing, easier to place sleeves. * Better sealing, flatter caps. * Fast easy connection with a 35 mm plug * Accurate read-out, resolution for […]

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Floor Installer Reports

Writing Reports is Important for the Floor Installer Checking out floor problems can be a daunting task. Problems may be very obvious (picture above) but the cause could be hard to determine. The floor may be cupped, may have gaps or other defects, but nobody knows what happened. The floor looked great at the time […]

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