Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...

Q: We use a moisture meter with pins to check the MC of our incoming lumber. If the temperature is under 32F, does the water freeze and the meter not work? If it does not work, how do we check ...

Moisture can wreak havoc on a building, from the roof to the walls to the air quality, so keeping your building dry is an important part of your maintenance practices.

Moisture levels in sand play a critical role in construction and manufacturing. Too much water can weaken concrete, while too little can affect the mixing and moulding processes. A sand moisture meter ...