A few years ago we purchased a house at the Oregon Coast. Since then, several moisture related problems have occurred. We are familiar with moisture problems since our company manufactures moisture meters. Winter time at the Oregon Coast means lots and lots of rain, accompanied with a very high relative humidity. After the winter we […]
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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. […]
Read More >Wood is beautiful. Everybody likes its durability, texture, looks, color and unique design. It is continuously replenished by our ever-growing forests. Wood has been used for centuries as structural components, furniture, floors, trim, moldings, musical instruments, toys and a thousand other things. The challenge of utilizing wood starts with choosing the right wood. The best […]
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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 […]
Read More >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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