December 2015, Issue No. 16 AT A GLANCE *Common Moisture Problems in Woood * How Seasanol Changes in Humidity Affects Wood Interesting Websites How to Prevent Wood Floor Gaps in Winter (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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“How to Air-Dry Lumber” by Dave Boyt features the mini-Ligno moisture meter. Dave uses our meter to demonstrate monitoring his wood stacks when air-drying his lumber. Dave writes, ” For many projects, such as rustic furniture, air-dried stock (around 12% MC) is good enough. If the design allows for shrinkage without damaging the wood or […]
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When we first started selling moisture meters 40 years ago, many woodworkers asked: Why do I need a moisture meter? The answer: Because all the hard work, money, and time invested, cannot prevent shrinkage of wood when loosing moisture. The example of White Oak shows how much wood shrinkage can happen due to moisture loss. […]
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Measuring a cupped engineered floor after it has dried out, may show a perfectly good moisture content of 7%. The only indication that the top layer must have had a higher moisture content at some previous time, is the noticeable cupping. To save precious hardwoods and create more affordable products, engineered floors and laminated panels […]
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When a once beautiful hardwood floor all of a sudden shows moisture problems and defects, changes in wood moisture are most likely the reason. Even small changes of moisture in hardwood floors can have a large impact, when hundreds of boards are laid side by side. Common Causes for Moisture Problems – Floor planks were […]
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How much or how little a piece of wood is shrinking and warping, depends on its moisture content, the wood species, and the orientation of growth rings. One fact is true under all conditions: when the moisture content of wood does not change, there is no shrinking or warping. Learn more about when is wood […]
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Nobody would worry about moisture problems in wood, sheetrock and other building materials, if it would not be for: — Shrinking, warping and cupping of wood-based products — Deterioration from mold and related health hazards Choose your topic of interest from the list below: What Causes Wood Moisture Problems? Shrinking, Warping, Cupping and the Perfect […]
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