Measuring Wood

Chimney fire caused by burning wet firewood

Burning Wet Firewood? How to Test Moisture Content and Prevent Chimney Fires

Burning wet firewood isn’t just inefficient — it’s dangerous! Using a reliable tool like the Lignomat mini-Ligno MD ensures you get more heat, less smoke, and avoid dangerous chimney fires. 👉 Click the link here to watch on TikTok: Efficient & Safe Firewood Burning | Split Wood Before Moisture Testing.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and […]

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The Most Accurate Way to Test Firewood: Why Surface Readings Aren’t Enough.

Always split your firewood before testing moisture! Burning wet firewood can cause:  less heat, more smoke and dangerous chimney fires.Quick Tip: Test moisture on a freshly split log using Lignomat mini-Ligno MD/C moisture meter to ensure cleaner, safer, and more efficient burning. 👉 Click the link here to watch on TikTok: Efficient & Safe Firewood Burning […]

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shrinking and warping distorts boards and make them unusable.

Common Moisture Problems in Wood

Wood is an ideal raw material: long lasting, sturdy, easy to shape, join together or glue and is continuously renewed.  Above all, wood is beautiful.  Everybody appreciates its durability, texture, appearance, touch, color, and unique design. However, this beauty can be short-lived when common moisture problems in wood occur.  Wood is used in many different […]

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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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D2M package moisture meter

Moisture Meter Package with E-12 Slide Hammer

👉 Click the link here to watch on YouTube🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe on YouTube for more practical tips and reviews! For further information, please call us at (800)227-2105 or email us at sales@lignomat.com.

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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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Data logger for relative humidity and moisture content, measuring depth up to 7" deep

Introducing Lignomat Wireless Data Logger: Your Ultimate Solution for Precise Monitoring

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 […]

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