“…Moisture meter readings are also needed for concrete subfloors prior to installation of most hard surface flooring and some vinyl-backed carpet. There are also various moisture meters available that can be used to test the moisture content of concrete subfloors. For concrete, ASTM F2170 Measuring Relative Humidity Testing in Concrete Floor Slabs (RH Testing) is slowly becoming the contactor’s choice for reading moisture in concrete. The RH meter when properly used provides the percentage of moisture in the concrete. Most hard surface flooring manufacturers publish limits on moisture percentages in which their product can be installed. By performing proper moisture testing you can determine if a moisture barrier/retarder needs to be applied over the concrete prior to installation to meet the manufactures requirements.

Moisture meter readings are also needed for concrete subfloors prior to installation of most hard surface flooring and some vinyl-backed carpet. There are also various moisture meters available that can be used to test the moisture content of concrete subfloors. For concrete, ASTM F2170 Measuring Relative Humidity Testing in Concrete Floor Slabs (RH Testing) is slowly becoming the contactor’s choice for reading moisture in concrete. The RH meter when properly used provides the percentage of moisture in the concrete. Most hard surface flooring manufacturers publish limits on moisture percentages in which their product can be installed. By performing proper moisture testing you can determine if a moisture barrier/retarder needs to be applied over the concrete prior to installation to meet the manufactures requirements…”

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“Moisture Meters and Testing:’Why Do I Have To Take Readings and What Do They mean?”

Floor Covering Installer

By: Bill Zoetvelt

July 15, 2015