Here's a Tip for Validating Moisture Within Walls

As environmental professionals, most of us should be carrying a variety of tools on a day-to-day basis. While thermal imaging can be a useful tool in assisting with narrowing in on walls with excess moisture, via identification of thermal anomalies, additional confirmation is still needed.

Even moisture meters can present false-positives, depending on the construction materials located behind the walls. For example, a metal corner bead or electrical strike plate can indicate a high level of moisture. In reality, a piece of metal is simply acting as a conductor and completing the circuit - which a moisture meter will think means "wet".

As professionals, we also know that the more objective and subjective data that can be provided, the more credible our reporting can be. Knowing this tip is something that can be easily to implement within your current assessments.

!! Electricity is dangerous and can cause death. Power to receptacles should always be turned off before working around them. !!

00:00 Overview
00:35 Water Damage Introduction
01:53 Comparative Moisture Readings
02:39 Tip of the Trade
04:27 Wrap-up