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When assessing the moisture content of wood with a suitable moisture meter, what level of moisture is generally considered the upper limit for successful painting?

Tuesday, April 30, 2013


True or False: Air leakage into a building can generate much more moisture than moisture vapor transmission can.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013


True or false: To hold the blast (prevent re-rusting of blasted steel) inside a tank, one effective measure is to use dehumidification to keep relative humidity below 50%.

Monday, January 7, 2013


True or false: There are no quantitative methods for determining levels of moisture in concrete floor slabs.

Sunday, July 22, 2012


True or false: The anhydrous calcium chloride test for measuring moisture in concrete slabs is a qualitative rather than a quantitative test.

Monday, July 9, 2012


True or false: The density of concrete prevents water vapor and gases from moving freely within the matrix.

Monday, January 30, 2012


Instruments used to test moisture in concrete or masonry walls are based on what principle?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012


True or false: The most accurate meters for detecting moisture within a concrete substrate are based on readings of temperature and humidity.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011


Why would a test for moisture content of concrete be important prior to application of thick-film elastomeric coatings?

Thursday, September 15, 2011


Dried salt deposits on a brick exterior (see photo), resulting from moisture leakage through a wall, are called what?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011


When assessing the moisture content of wood with a suitable moisture meter, what level of moisture is generally considered the upper limit for successful painting?

Thursday, April 7, 2011


True or false: Both relative humidity and temperature differentials from one side to the other can drive moisture vapor through a block wall.

Monday, February 14, 2011


True or false: A moisture content of 30%, as measured by a moisture meter, is generally considered the upper limit for successful painting of wood.

Friday, September 24, 2010


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