Many flooring manufacturers also require moisture testing before “the installation of coverings on floor slabs and screeds.”And not performing (and recording) moisture tests prior to floor installation can void the floor warranty. Here’s the bottom line. Taking moisture readings in concrete subfloors can: • Prevent flooring failures. • Protect the health of homeowners. • Track progress towards acceptable moisture content in concrete flooring. • Save you time, money, and countless headaches. Benefits of the C555 Concrete Moisture Meter for Floor Installation You don’t need a Harvard scientist on hand to measure moisture. The C555 moisture meter makes it fast and easy to take average readings across your floor slab. And the intuitive, handheld design makes it ideal for residential flooring professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and homeowners alike. The C555 takes readings without damaging existing structures and finishes. And it even has a high moisture alarm—so you can tell if you hit a wet spot without looking at the display. With moisture readings, you can: • Have a better understanding of which areas of your floor slab contain more moisture. • Plan a rough timeline for floor installation. • Promote faster drying (by increasing heat and lowering humidity, for example). And in an ideal world (and timeframe), you can follow up by placing in-situ RH test probes in the hotspots to get accurate and specific moisture measurements. But we get it. In the real world of residential flooring, in-situ testing isn’t always an option. And moisture meters are better than nothing. Now let’s talk about how else you can use the C555 moisture meter in homes, apartments, and other living spaces. Other Residential Uses for the C555 Moisture Meter The C555 handheld meter does more than pinpoint which area of concrete still needs to dry the most. It can also: • Find leaks • Monitor ambient air • Simplify quotes • Inspect basements and crawl spaces Let’s walk through each one. The non-damaging nature of the C555 moisture meter makes it a go-to tool when providing quotes to potential customers. You can simply pull back a corner of the carpet and take a quick reading.
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