Moisture Matters Blog

Every so often, but hopefully not too often, a customer has a complaint. Frequently, moisture content (MC) is the potential issue. So, let’s discuss how to use a moisture meter on many types of finished products to obtain the necessary MC information. Read More

There are two types of moisture meters used with lumber. One uses pins or needles that are inserted into the piece of wood being tested; the other does not have pins but has a plate that must be in good contact the wood. Which meter is best? There are two answers: Read More

There should be no doubt that the moisture content (MC) of the wood used in manufacturing of furniture, cabinets, flooring, and so on is super critical for producing products that perform well in service. As stated in Rx #1, the MC of lumber, of parts, and of the final ... Read More

Always check the moisture content (MC) of incoming lumber. It is critically important for a wood products manufacturing operation to have lumber that is at the correct moisture content. Failure to achieve this goal often means a loss in quality and, potentially, ... Read More

Over the last few decades, the processors and users of kiln dried (KD) lumber have become more and more conscious of the importance of achieving the correct final moisture content (MC). These users appreciate that incorrect MC does affect the quality of their product. ... Read More

PRACTICAL USES FOR MOISTURE METERS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN WOOD MANUFACTURING KILN DRYING BASICS For kiln drying all hardwood, and some softwood, the basic kiln operation process is: Read More

PRACTICAL USES FOR MOISTURE METERS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN WOOD MANUFACTURING WHY MC? Why do wood people worry so much about MC? In my 50 years in this wood manufacturing industry, I estimate that 75% of the manufacturing problems with wood are related to incorrect ... Read More