Wood moisture levels

Mooncat · Post by **Mooncat** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:31 pm

Aldi has a moisture testing device on sale this week. It is shown testing damp in masonry, but can also be used with wood. But is oak likely to give the same reading as pine with the same moisture %? And how does temperature affect the readings?

wood doc · Post by **wood doc** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:25 pm

Hi Mooncat
A moisture meter will give the moisture content of any timber you press the probes into, temperature shouldn`t affect the reading, bearing in mind that the moisture content alters with its surrounding over time.

joiner_uk · Post by **joiner_uk** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:01 pm

I agree with wood doc

moisture is moisture the readings should be the same despite material. The only thing to consider is the quality of the equipment you are using.