Moisture meters, essential tools for quality control in a woodshop, measure the amount of water in lumber. This lets you determine if it is at a suitable content level for the intended use. This is ...

Q: Please explain why a little loss of moisture is more severe than a bigger gain of moisture? We seldom see moisture gain problems even when we ship to more humid locations. A: I am going to use ...

Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...

Use a moisture meter while seasoning firewood to ensure the wood’s moisture content is less than 20 percent. Discover the ideal seasoned firewood moisture content and keep these tips in mind while ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 16, No. 7 (Jul., 1929), pp. 543-546 (4 pages) 1. In this progress report, new methods used in the more recent moisture studies are described. 2. Approximate figures ...

The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the summer heat, but it also comes with high humidity and damp conditions that can damage wooden furniture and decor. Wooden pieces are especially ...