TRAMEX CME5 User Manual

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CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE
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WORKING WITH THE Concrete Moisture Encounter
CME5
Drying time for concrete floors and screeds
Concrete floors and screeds must be allowed to dry
to an adequate level before the installation of floor
coverings or application of coatings. Manufacturers of
such systems generally require moisture testing to be
performed before installation or use on a floor slab.
Excessive moisture in a floor slab after the installation
of a floor covering or coating can cause failures such as
condensation, blistering, delaminating, movement and
general deterioration of the finished flooring/coating.
There is also a risk of promoting microbial growth.
No exact period can be specified for the drying of such
floors as this is affected by temperature and humidity
within the building as well as concrete curing times and
other factors. Typically a period of at least 3 to 4 weeks
per 25mm (1inch) depth of concrete or sand/cement
screed needs to be allowed. Longer periods may be
required in areas of high humidity or low temperature.
During the drying period and prior to applying the
floor covering, the floor should be regularly checked to
monitor moisture content with the Concrete Moisture
Encounter CME5.

TRAMEX CME5 Specifications

General

Brand	TRAMEX
Model	CME5
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English