Moisture Matters Blog

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

From agriculture to building inspection, we know there are multiple industries that call for a reliable and highly accurate moisture meter. By understanding moisture content, you can find out the best place to install fans and dehumidifiers or monitor crops closely to ... Read More

Is it time to update and improve the precision and ease of your moisture readings? Delmhorst Instrument Co.'s newest moisture meters offer quick readings, comfortable designs, and a wide range of programmable features. This exciting new family of meters is the product ... Read More

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 to test. Read More

Winter is here once again—and with it comes numerous wintertime water damage risks. In the northernmost parts of the U.S. that are cool or cold year-round, most buildings are well-prepared for winter conditions with insulated pipes and other precautionary measures. ... Read More