5 Common Sources of Moisture in Old Concrete

Age alone doesn’t exempt a concrete slab from moisture problems. Jason Spangler, Vice President of Sales for Wagner Meters, explains the misconception and what actually keeps moisture in an older slab.

The video covers:

• Why relying on a slab’s age alone can be costly
• The role leaks play in moisture retention
• How property grading can lead to moisture accumulation
• How drainage, or the lack of it, affects slab moisture
• How high relative humidity in the air affects concrete slabs
• How condensation on the surface adds to moisture

Read more:

• 3 key lessons about moisture from an old concrete floor
• What to do when you find an old wet concrete slab
• Why measure moisture in old concrete floor slabs

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