This product has easy to use 3-in-1 meter, offers pin mode, scan mode, and thermo-hygrometer in a single handheld unit. This also features advanced job definition that organizes readings of the floor, wall, and ceiling in affected rooms.
This product has easy to use 3-in-1 meter, offers pin mode, scan mode, and thermo-hygrometer in a single handheld unit. This also features advanced job definition that organizes readings of the floor, wall, and ceiling in affected rooms.
Includes a job definition of up to 5 jobs with unique Job ID numbers in Enhanced Mode.
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by: Tom Laurenzi, Delmhorst
For any flooring installer and inspector, testing the moisture of concrete can be a pain. Unlike wood or other building materials with a consistent set of physical properties, concrete can have countless different properties from one batch to the next, even when two mixes come from the same manufacturer!
This prevents concrete from having a consistent electrical resistance value to allow pin-type moisture meters to get accurate readings. The variable density of concrete mixes means that there is no consistent specific gravity value for pinless meters to be calibrated to, either.
Calcium chloride tests are another popular testing method. However, they only reveal the moisture conditions in the top layer of the slab. Because of this, these tests miss the moisture conditions in the deeper layers of the slab, where the majority of the moisture resides. So, while useful for determining if the slab is ready for a chemical sealant to be applied, a calcium chloride test doesn't provide the whole picture to a contractor.
So, how can contractors perform reliable concrete moisture tests, ones that generate quantifiable results that can be used to guide installation decisions?
The best way to get accurate information about the moisture conditions deep inside of a concrete slab is to follow the ASTM F-2170 standard, which was recently updated by ASTM to a 24 hour waiting period.
Testing concrete moisture under the F-2170 standard is a process that involves several different steps:
Using this process, you can gather quantitative data about the moisture conditions deep in the slab - which is useful for determining your risk of moisture-related problems later on.
To follow this process, you'll need to have a few specific tools available, including:
With all of these tools in hand, plus the obligatory safety gear for the jobsite, you should be ready to take accurate measurements in concrete on nearly any job!
by: Tom Laurenzi, Delmhorst
For any flooring installer and inspector, testing the moisture of concrete can be a pain. Unlike wood or other building materials with a consistent set of physical properties, concrete can have countless different properties from one batch to the next, even when two mixes come from the same manufacturer!
This prevents concrete from having a consistent electrical resistance value to allow pin-type moisture meters to get accurate readings. The variable density of concrete mixes means that there is no consistent specific gravity value for pinless meters to be calibrated to, either.
Calcium chloride tests are another popular testing method. However, they only reveal the moisture conditions in the top layer of the slab. Because of this, these tests miss the moisture conditions in the deeper layers of the slab, where the majority of the moisture resides. So, while useful for determining if the slab is ready for a chemical sealant to be applied, a calcium chloride test doesn't provide the whole picture to a contractor.
So, how can contractors perform reliable concrete moisture tests, ones that generate quantifiable results that can be used to guide installation decisions?
The best way to get accurate information about the moisture conditions deep inside of a concrete slab is to follow the ASTM F-2170 standard, which was recently updated by ASTM to a 24 hour waiting period.
Testing concrete moisture under the F-2170 standard is a process that involves several different steps:
Using this process, you can gather quantitative data about the moisture conditions deep in the slab - which is useful for determining your risk of moisture-related problems later on.
To follow this process, you'll need to have a few specific tools available, including:
With all of these tools in hand, plus the obligatory safety gear for the jobsite, you should be ready to take accurate measurements in concrete on nearly any job!