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      What Moisture Content is Safe for Your Building Materials

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      One of the most frequently asked questions the Delmhorst team fields about moisture content (%MC) and moisture measurement is: “What’s a safe moisture content for X?” where “X” is whatever type of building material the person is preparing t...

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      How to Control Moisture Content in Hay Bales

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      As any experienced hay producer knows, the moisture content (%MC) of hay needs to be strictly controlled. With too little moisture, hay beco...
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      6 Mistakes That Lead to Bad Moisture Testing

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      There are many people who need to conduct moisture testing for a variety of reasons. For example, farmers use soil moisture meters to check ...
      The 4 Worst Sources of Moisture Intrusion in Winter-1

      The 4 Worst Sources of Moisture Intrusion in Winter

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      Moisture intrusion is a year-round issue. And, for those who need to ask: “What is moisture intrusion?” a simple moisture intrusion definiti...
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      How to Measure Moisture in Drywall

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      In a moisture-compromised structure, drywall is especially susceptible to damage from exposure to moisture. This is because gypsum, the mate...
      How to Minimize Soil Moisture Loss During Winter-1

      How to Minimize Soil Moisture Loss During Winter

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      It’s easy for the layman to forget about issues such as maintaining soil moisture in the winter, as many crops are harvested before the wint...
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      Top 5 Moisture Meters of the Year

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      With the passing of the old year and the start of the new, now is the perfect time for reflecting on the events of the last 12 months. Since...
      What Moisture Meter Works Best for Winter Restoration-1

      What Moisture Meter Works Best for Winter Restoration

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      Cold winter temperatures can have an adverse effect on some moisture meters during the winter. Usually, though, the impact of cold temperatu...
      Can Becoming a Delmhorst Distributor Improve Your Business in 2019?-1

      Can Becoming a Delmhorst Distributor Improve Your Business in 2019?

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      With 2018 drawing to a close and a new year ahead, it’s a good time for businesses that supply customers in the construction, flooring, and ...
      How to Store and Re-Dry Your Electrode-1

      How to Store and Re-Dry Your Electrode

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      Moisture meter electrodes can be a critical tool for getting the most use out of your moisture meters. These specialized probes can be incre...