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Hydrostatic Pressure: What It Is and What It Isn’t

POSTED ON October 18, 2013

...Hydrostatic pressure is a term that is often used when excess moisture has created problems with concrete slabs and connected flooring systems. However, it is not as generic... [Read Full Article]

Hardwood Floor Acclimation: When Can You Install?

POSTED ON April 12, 2013

...installing any type of wood floors and beyond. Short-Term Assessments On delivery: Assessors need to measure the wood flooring’s MC upon delivery in order to verify that the MC is... [Read Full Article]

Do You Really Need a Vapor Retarder or Vapor Barrier?

POSTED ON November 6, 2013

...by a simple hole. Because the term “vapor barrier” often is used to reference both vapor barriers (zero perm rating) and vapor retarders (non-zero perm rating), let’s take a closer... [Read Full Article]

Timberline Article: New Statistical Process to Control Lumber Drying

POSTED ON October 16, 2009

...decisions on kiln charges. This is the first editorial on their new ‘sweet spot’ statistical control methodology.) Introduction to SPC Methods Kiln drying operations are fraught with issues in terms... [Read Full Article]

24 Tools for Professional Hardwood Flooring Installation

POSTED ON August 6, 2014

...ears, there are earplugs called “semi-inserts” that have a band or string connecting them together. Foam inserts are rolled and compressed into tiny cylinders that slowly expand inside the ear... [Read Full Article]

6 Different Ways to Use the Smart Logger Temp & Humidity Monitor

POSTED ON June 4, 2019

...the area that needs consistent, long-term monitoring of ambient conditions. That if doors, cabinets, or new wood flooring start to develop issues like cupping, crowning, splitting, or warping, you can... [Read Full Article]

Top 40 Woodworking Tools

POSTED ON April 14, 2013

...for plumb. When the bubble is exactly between the lines, you have a level or plumb surface. You can also get string levels and laser levels, but the woodworker will... [Read Full Article]

Understanding Different Types of Lightweight Concrete

POSTED ON October 27, 2014

...of aggregates, admixtures, processes and end products, “lightweight concrete” as a general category term is a broad umbrella that must be specced out on a job-by-job basis and fully understood... [Read Full Article]

The Pros and Cons of Water Popping

POSTED ON October 24, 2014

...cause the wood to swell in the short term. In the long term – as humidity decreases – the wood will release the excess moisture. In addition, care must be... [Read Full Article]

Ensuring Your Flooring Is Installed on Dry Concrete

POSTED ON August 29, 2017

...have to stick and sit for the long term. Once the concrete is sealed (low permeable floor finish is installed), the moisture within it will equilibrate. Scientific studies have revealed... [Read Full Article]

8 Reasons to Turn on Your HVAC

POSTED ON June 17, 2013

...be one of the best preventative care measures for any building space. Long-term function – The success of a building project isn’t just measured in meeting a construction deadline. It’s... [Read Full Article]

End Grain, Edge Grain, or Face Grain? The Best Wood Uses for Projects

POSTED ON April 13, 2013

...more resistant to stains and absorbing moisture. Don’t be confused if woodworkers use the term flat grain. They are simply using an umbrella term that refers to wood grain from... [Read Full Article]

Forest Industry Products Support & Training

POSTED ON July 2, 2018

...It’s important to us, too. When you partner with Wagner, we become a part of your team, offering world-class, long-term support tailored to meet your specific needs. With Wagner, your... [Read Full Article]

Wet Curing and Drying Time

POSTED ON October 24, 2013

...once it is poured, has much to do with its long-term strength and performance. The Importance of Curing Concrete Floors “Curing” refers to hydration, the chemical process by which concrete... [Read Full Article]

The Real Dangers of Hydrostatic Pressure

POSTED ON April 11, 2013

...Concrete can be a problem when we do not comprehend the fundamental construction terms related to its installation. Contractors also tend to misuse the term, hydrostatic pressure, to... [Read Full Article]

Storing, Flooring, and Other Key Stages to Measure Wood Moisture

POSTED ON October 18, 2013

...is best for both long-term and short-term storage. Wood flooring is typically dried to between 6–12 percent MC (depending on the manufacturer and the species). In any storage location, both... [Read Full Article]

What Thermo-Hygrometers Can Do

POSTED ON December 22, 2012

...can be deployed for short-term or long-term use. Wagner Meters carries a Pen Type Thermo-hygrometer for quality control monitoring of wood flooring installations. In addition to its primary functions of... [Read Full Article]

Guitar Maker Steve Davis – “All for the Love of Music”

POSTED ON June 11, 2019

...repairs string instruments. Although highly skilled as a cabinetmaker, making guitars didn’t come easy. He never attended a luthier school or worked under the tutelage of a master luthier. “I... [Read Full Article]

Top 40 Woodworking Tools Page 4

POSTED ON April 12, 2013

...don’t find them in the sleep-aid section, check the hunting section. You can find the kind that has a string connecting them so that you just pull them out of... [Read Full Article]

Scott MacDonald’s Exquisitely Beautiful ‘True’ Custom Guitars

POSTED ON January 25, 2019

...musical instruments from his shop in Chester, VT. His client list includes customers from around the globe. Every guitar he makes is one-of-a-kind. String lengths, fretboard marking, all dimensions and... [Read Full Article]

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POSTED ON June 11, 2013

...Since 1987 CTLGROUP has operated as an independent subsidiary of the Portland Cement Association, which was founded in 1916. From its inception as the search laboratories for PCA, CTLGROUP is... [Read Full Article]

Discoveries in Science-Based Concrete Moisture Testing

POSTED ON May 10, 2018

...reliable, accurate, scientifically proven way to test for moisture in concrete? This question has for many years led industry and academia to search for and test methods that purport to... [Read Full Article]

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POSTED ON October 8, 2012

...the contact form to make an inquiry. This could be in the form of an advertisement on the Google search results page or a site in the Google Display Network.... [Read Full Article]

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POSTED ON October 8, 2012

...an advertisement on the Google search results page, or a site in the Google Display Network. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits... [Read Full Article]

Building Inspectors Brace for Anticipated El Niño Flooding

POSTED ON April 25, 2016

...and attics Materials wet from a leaky roof Cracked pipelines or poorly installed drain systems NOTE: We’re not stating that home or building inspectors should search for pests. In fact,... [Read Full Article]

Moving Toward a More Eco-Friendly Cement

POSTED ON April 29, 2015

...construction projects around the world, the search is on to find a way to make it a more eco-friendly material. Growing Options to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Cement With... [Read Full Article]

Wagner Meters Rapid RH® Distributors

POSTED ON October 21, 2014

...Please enter as complete of an address as possible and select the distance from that address you would like to search. Or click here for a list. Find... [Read Full Article]

Acceptable Moisture Levels in Wood – Knowing the Moisture Content

POSTED ON October 24, 2017

...considered sufficiently dry for exterior in-service wood. Using wood with a MC above 14% MC may have deleterious long-term effects on the construction and is not recommended. According to M.... [Read Full Article]

How to Rapidly Speed Up Concrete Drying Time

POSTED ON April 12, 2013

...drying time can actually be slightly (although not always significantly) detrimental if it reduces another avenue for the moisture to escape the slab. This being said, for the long-term health... [Read Full Article]

Understanding Hydrostatic Pressure in a Concrete Slab

POSTED ON November 15, 2017

...not comprehend the fundamental construction terms related to its installation. The term, hydrostatic pressure, is often misused to describe the dangers of moisture. High relative humidity (RH) levels and hydrostatic... [Read Full Article]

Moisture Related Flooring Failure: How Bad Can It Be?

POSTED ON April 24, 2013

...time and budget for potential long-term liability issues. However, the stakes are higher than you might think when standing under a looming deadline. Prevention truly becomes the key to avoiding... [Read Full Article]

50 Woodworking Projects That Should Use a Moisture Meter

POSTED ON July 26, 2017

...typical, and finish the flooring in a way that makes it your own. Moisture is one of the biggest factors when it comes to the long-term success of that floor.... [Read Full Article]

Master Woodworker Nathan Betts Transforms Wood into Custom Millwork and Stunning Works of Art

POSTED ON January 16, 2019

...objects made from wood, such as a sculpture or wall medallion. Or, as he describes the term, any wood object that tends to elicit a “wow,” but isn’t necessarily of... [Read Full Article]

Can Wood Floor Cupping Be Fixed?

POSTED ON March 22, 2019

...air. You want to ensure that moisture levels between the subfloor and the finished floor have reached proper EMC for the long-term. And to make absolutely sure the moisture readings... [Read Full Article]

Omega In-Line Moisture Measurement System & Data Analysis

POSTED ON October 7, 2015

...when problems arise. With Wagner, you get the long-term support you should expect for Omega and other Wagner products; this support includes remote online troubleshooting of your specific system application.... [Read Full Article]

Understanding Wood Moisture Content

POSTED ON April 13, 2013

...Wood needs time to settle once it is installed because all wood must adapt to its end-use environment. In moisture content (MC) terms, wood’s natural moisture levels need... [Read Full Article]

Teal-Jones Lumber Meets the Challenge

POSTED ON April 17, 2017

...and shrinkage associated with green lumber, our Southern Pine is kiln dried for long-term stability,” says Kerry Cogburn, Teal-Jones Kiln Supervisor. “In fact, our kiln drying is critical to our... [Read Full Article]

Assessing a Home’s Moisture Damage after Natural Disasters

POSTED ON December 22, 2012

...may be compromised. Or, it may indicate an area that may simply be too moisture saturated or contaminated for restoration. On a more long-term view, elevated MC levels can be... [Read Full Article]

5 Myths Too Many People Still Believe about Concrete Moisture Testing

POSTED ON July 7, 2015

...get a true picture of the long-term moisture condition that will exist after the flooring is installed. This is the depth required by ASTM F2170. No guessing or estimating (see... [Read Full Article]

How to Find and Control Mold in a Home or Business

POSTED ON February 20, 2015

...Remediation Mold remediation is simply a professional term for mold removal. If remediation is necessary, the assessment details what is required to remove it. It’s up to the client to... [Read Full Article]

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