Moisture Matters Blog

In many different industries that involve the use of wood or other hygroscopic materials, you might hear the term “EMC” mentioned from time to time. While industry veterans are familiar with this term, to those who are new to the woodworking, flooring, or restoration ... Read More

This first installment in our original series uncovers the beneficial functions of reliable moisture meters in the hay industry and why they remain an indispensable part of agricultural operations. Farmers have long recognized moisture as an enemy of hay crops, ... Read More

Welcome to our introductory article in this series all about the importance of moisture meters in the lumber industry. Anyone who works with lumber knows the dangers of wood being too wet or too dry. Managing moisture content in lumber is essential. Years of ... Read More

There’s a saying that a craftsman is only as good as their tools. While that may not be exactly true, it’s certainly a fact that the right tools are essential for anyone working in the lumber industry. One of those key tools is a moisture meter for dealing with the ... Read More

Welcome to our third article exploring why a moisture meter is such an essential tool for anyone who works with wood. Accurately assessing the moisture content in lumber is one of the key steps to successful woodworking. We’ve already looked at what can happen when ... Read More

Welcome to our series of articles for woodworkers and other professionals in the lumber industry, where we've been exploring why the moisture meter is absolutely the best way to monitor and assess the moisture content in lumber. In this fourth article, we’re looking at ... Read More

Licensed architect and thought leader Cheryl Ciecko, renowned for providing free resources, videos, and blog articles at AvoidingMold.com, recognized the need for an accessible, affordable service that could provide information about (and solutions to) the harmful ... Read More

Finding the right moisture meter for your application is crucial. The Navigator™ line of moisture meters and the EDGE™ app provide solutions to a range of problems in water damage restoration, construction, and virtually any building or inspection field. Read More

Company Profile Rewind to 1946 in New York City, and you will find in the quickly growing metropolis an urgent need for a way to identify water damage issues in the roofs and walls of the buildings. It was here that Delmhorst Instrument found its start with the sale of ... Read More

A moisture meter is a handy tool to have whether you're a property owner, contractor, or inspector. You can detect moisture in a variety of hygroscopic materials, including concrete, wood, drywall, roofing, plaster, tile, brick, and paper products. Meters allow you to ... Read More