Extending the Reach of a Moisture Meter

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Simple ways to measure moisture content deeper into building assemblies

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Typical pins on moisture meters are ½ inch long, meaning you can only determine moisture content by weight near the surface of building assemblies and materials (including wood, gypsum wallboard, and concrete). But I often find myself needing to assess moisture content of first condensing surfaces in walls and ceilings or well below the surface of basement slabs.

This article looks at ways to extend the reach of a moisture meter. (For introductory information on moisture meters, see Tools of the Trade: Moisture Meters.)

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[source: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/building-science/extending-reach-moisture-meter]


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