WORKING WITH YOUR Moisture Encounter ME5
(Readings and SG Tables):
Note
The Moisture Encounter ME5 is calibrated at 0.4
S.G. If you are used to measurements based on 0.5
S.G. calibration, please take note that the adjust-
ments can be made with the chart. 0.40 S.G. is cho-
sen for the calibration of the Shallow Depth scale to
allow it to be used on the widest variety of building
materials including drywall/plasterboard.
When measuring the %MC of hardwood flooring on sub-
strate, use Shallow depth Scale 2, so as to eliminate the
influence of the substrate. Take readings from the Wood
%MC scale on the meter face.
When evaluating the moisture conditions in engineered
wood flooring on substrate, use Shallow depth Scale 2, so
as to eliminate the influence of the substrate. Take read-
ings from the Comparative scale on the meter face.
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Notes on Specific Gravity (SG)
The SG of wood varies between species and this has an
effect on moisture meter readings. The Moisture
Encounter 5 calibration is based on wood having an SG of
0.40. Wood is normally categorised as follows:
Exceptionally Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Exceptionally Heavy
0.30 or Less
0.30 to 0.45
0.45 to 0.65
0.65 to 0.90
0.90 or More
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