What's a Moisture Meter?

Moisture meters are used to measure the percentage of water in a given substance. This information can be used to determine if the material is ready for use, unexpectedly wet or dry, or otherwise in need of further inspection. Wood and paper products are very sensitive to their moisture content.

What does a moisture meter do?

A moisture meter is an essential instrument used in many industries to detect moisture content in materials. Home and building inspectors rely on moisture meters to identify potential problems and damage to structures from moisture buildup.

Is a moisture meter worth it?

Most are junk and you can't calibrate them

Most of the soil moisture meters available on the market are just plain junk. They're not even worth the few dollars that you spend on them. ... Besides, any good piece of measuring equipment will need to be calibrated.