Bamboo is a hygroscopic material just like wood. It will absorb moisture and expand with high levels of humidity in air and loose moisture and contract when the relative humidity surrounding the bamboo is low. Therefore, measuring the moisture in bamboo flooring is an important task for the floor installer to avoid problems with shrinking […]
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LVT floors offer many great features: designs that mimic natural wood or stone, superior durability and easy maintenance. These qualities make LVT vinyl floors an ideal choice for both residential and industrial spaces, particularly those with high foot traffic. Above all, LVT is waterproof, making it the perfect choice for entryways, hallways, bathrooms or kitchens. […]
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High or low moisture in floor planks are major factors that can ruin a wood floor. Even the most beautiful, perfectly installed floor will end up with cupping or bowing if the moisture content of the floor planks was not right at the time of installation or if conditions changed afterward. Depending on the wood […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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