This info might help to distinquish what a meter and the technical way of testing existing concrete floors. I still use the third method, but , that is because I am called old fashion. The first is reccommended by flooring Manufactures.
Although some cases of moisture problem s might not need to be executed to this extreme, this would allow you to determine that there is a moisture problem which is inadequate for flooring and also inadequate in moisture barrier under the floor which can not be verified unless a section is cut out.
Exactly. And the courts here seem to be telling us that we, as home inspectors, have knowledge that our Clients are paying for, knowledge waaay beyond the actual scope of the home inspection, and that we should convey that knowledge to our clients. Ergo, my Interactive Report System.
It’s the “blame-the-other-guy” gene that they found recently. It’s right next to the margarita gene :margarita: .
Marcel Surveymaster With FREE DVD and FREE 5 Year Warranty
Applications:
Wall Coverings
Floor Coverings
Wood
Drywall
Tramex Concrete Encounter Moisture Meter
The Concrete Encounter is a hand-held electronic moisture meter utilizes non-destructive impedance measurement for moisture determination. Parallel co-planer electrodes are mounted on the unit’s base which transmit low-frequency signals into the concrete or cement floor to a depth of approx. 1/2 inch (12.5 mm). The results give the average moisture content to a depth of approximately 4 inches (100 mm) during the drying period.
While concrete under normal conditions can never be completely dry, the instrument has been calibrated on acceptably dry material. It compares the change in impedence caused by the presence of water and displays moisture content on an analog dial. Features:
Marcel
This is the one I use cost so little keep two spares . Only broke one in 7 years. Pin only works great for me .
Cost well under $50:00
Roy Cooke sr… http://www.sonin.com/moisturetm.html
As reference to the number three post this section .
I have put in a dehumidifer and wow!
37% moisture reading almost instantly runs about 5 hours a day .
We never had this problem till I put in rubber back carpet tiles through the whole basement . Obviously the little moisture that came up evaporated bfore . Glad we found it soon after the tiles went down no mould .
Walls show very low readings
Tyring to point out the differences in performances between the two units.
It appears that the SurveyMaster is not even designed for the concrete or humidity monitoring capacity.
Dont’ have one yet but will someday, and it would not be the first listed.
