How to Use a Moisture Meter for Wood – Is Your Wood Dry Enough?

Even experienced users pick up habits that skew a reading. These 10 steps cover how to use a wood moisture meter so the moisture content numbers you get are accurate and repeatable.

Time Stamps:

1. 0:36 – Apply enough pressure
2. 0:51 – Wipe off water
3. 1:05 – Use the right meter
4. 1:24 – Consider the subfloor
5. 1:44 – Beware of metal
6. 2:05 – Make sure your meter is properly calibrated
7. 2:34 – Keep batteries on hand
8. 2:50 – Read the manual
9. 3:09 – Keep your meter dry
10. 3:22 – Don’t limit yourself or your meter

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