Newest Trends in Flooring for Education, Sports, and Recreation Facilities
Previously published by The Flooring Contractor Magazine. Today there are more options in flooring systems than ever before. New technologies offer higher performance and environmentally friendly...
View ArticleHow to Use Technology to More Accurately Predict Concrete Drying Times
Concrete is an incredible construction material. It is strong, durable, resilient, and when used with a bit of creativity, can even add a decorative touch to any building or other structure. It’s also...
View ArticleCombining Moisture Meters with Ambient Data Loggers for Installing Hardwood...
If you’re a hardwood flooring installer, tools like a wood moisture meter and ambient temperature and relative humidity data logger can greatly increase your chances of a successful job and may also...
View ArticleAdvanced Woodworking Lab Partners with Industry Leaders in Radical Approach...
The story of the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (MiLL) and how it has helped thousands of teenagers (even adults) choose a meaningful education and career is a feel-good story. It’s also a story...
View Article“Premier” Home Inspection Service Lives up to Its Name
For Bob James, owner of Premier Home Inspection Service in Salem, Oregon, the events leading up to his ownership of the company is a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. Before...
View ArticleOrion® Pinless Wood Moisture Meter with Exclusive Field Calibration...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ron Smith Email: rsmith@wagnermeters.com (800) 795-9913 ext. 225 Rogue River, OR (July 2019) – The new Orion® 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter from Wagner Meters was...
View ArticleAvoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Testing Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs
It is truly insane to think you can hack your way into a beautiful flooring installation without disastrous results unless you read up on and adhere to the ASTM F2170 standard. However, it’s not very...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Find an Old Wet Concrete Slab
Some flooring contractors assume that an old slab is a dry slab and they don’t take the time to test for concrete moisture in remodeling projects. This assumption can be costly. Excess moisture in the...
View ArticleThe Art, Economy, and Perils of Reclaimed Wood Flooring
Previously published by Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Reclaimed wood flooring continues to enchant homeowners. No wonder as each plank has its own unique character. Mass-produced, new boards and planks...
View ArticleConcrete RH Testing: The New Standard in Australia
Major Consulting Firm Discusses the New Australian Carpet and Tile Standard IKW Consulting Group delivers world-class floor covering solutions to its clients in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast...
View ArticleTips About Self-Leveling Concrete
Whenever you need to repair, smooth, or raise a floor, self-leveling concrete can be a fast, cost-effective solution to the problem. Self-leveling concrete is a cementitious mixture much like concrete....
View ArticleAustralian Carpet & Tile Standard Now Incorporates In Situ Relative Humidity...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jason Spangler Email: jspangler@wagnermeters.com 541.291.5123 Contractors can comply with AS 2455.1 using in situ RH test to measure concrete slab moisture Rogue River,...
View ArticleHow to Determine Concrete Slab Thickness
Knowing the thickness of a concrete slab can be important for several reasons. For new construction, you might need to know for QA analysis. If you’re working with an existing slab, you might need to...
View ArticleReplacing Your Facilities Floor? Don’t Overlook This One Vital Trick
Originally published in the September 2019 issue of Concrete Contractor Many people don’t realize how important moisture testing is with concrete subfloors, especially with old concrete. After all, if...
View Article3 Key Lessons about Moisture from an Old Concrete Floor
Originally published in Concrete Construction July/Aug 2019 Customers often inquire about how to respond to the results of their concrete moisture tests, especially when they’ve used more than one...
View ArticleThe Importance of Exacting Moisture Measurement in Making Musical Instruments
Wood Is Instrumental For centuries, wood has been used to make fine musical instruments. Nothing else matches wood for its sound and beauty. Wood is a living, breathing, organic material that maintains...
View ArticleWagner Meters Introduces New C555 Concrete Moisture Meter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jason Spangler Email: jspangler@wagnermeters.com (541) 291-5123 Rogue River, OR (October 2019) – Wagner Meters, manufacturer of wood and concrete moisture measurement...
View ArticleConcrete Moisture Testing Systems
Best Practices Using the Rapid RH® L6 System, C555 Concrete Moisture Meter and Smart Logger™ Wagner Meters provides the most comprehensive toolset available for concrete moisture testing. The Wagner...
View Article3 Tips for Concrete Moisture Testing in the Real World
Everyone knows: There’s the manual – and then there’s the real world. People who do no more than put together basic furniture from instructions printed by a fine Scandinavian furniture company...
View ArticleHow Many Sensors Do I Need to Test for My Flooring Job?
ASTM F2170 is the most reliable and accurate standard for moisture testing concrete slabs because it’s based on decades of scientific research and testing. It tells you everything you need to know to...
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