7 BEST
MOISTURE METERS
WHEN?
WHY?
A moisture meter is a device designed to measure the percent of moisture content of various building materials, such as roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, plaster, wood, tile, fiberglass and concrete. Structural and safety hazards, such as mold, rot and decay are all potential consequences of elevated moisture levels in these materials.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
ALL-IN-ONE MOISTURE METER This type of moisture meter utilizes both methods for measuring % of moisture content in surfaces. PIN TYPE MOISTURE METER This moisture meter type is used to measure the moisture content of a material’s surface, or at an incremental depth using probes SEARCH MODE PINLESS MOISTURE METER Search mode, also known as pinless mode, detects and measures moisture content beneath the surface of a material.
MOISTURE
METERS
One of the most popular moisture meters, the Ryobi Pinless Moisture Meter detects moisture ranges of 5-30%
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RYOBI E49MM01 PINLESS MOISTURE METER
ideal for locating water leaks and measuring moisture content of wood, drywall, ETC
GENERAL TOOLS MMH800 4-IN-1 COMBO
Wood Products is a great choice for people looking only to test wood and drywall. This is a pinless moisture meter and is highly accurate.
DR. METER MD-918 MOISTURE METER
The meter specializes in detecting moisture content under tiling and in subfloors underneath carpeting and wood flooring.
MOISTURE
METERS
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Ideal for helping you measure moisture content in hardwood, lumber, wood flooring, brick, concrete, drywall and plaster.
CALCULATED INDUSTRIES 7445 ACCUMASTER DUO PRO
Good choice for people who need a massive measurement range. It can measure between 0% and 70%
SAM-PRO TOOLS DUAL MOISTURE METER
Offers homeowners a quick, easy, and one-handed way to measure moisture. This moisture meter offers a reference mode. Reference mode can be used in both search and measure modes.
PROTIMETER BLD5365 SURVEYMASTER DUAL-FUNCTION
MOISTURE
METERS
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REALITY
CHECK
Keeping your home dry especially after a leak is one of the key way to prevent mold. Mold will begin to accumulate on surfaces that contain approximately 20% moisture, although this value varies based on vapor pressure and other factors. A moisture meter can be used to determine whether a material is moist enough to allow mold to grow.