Moisture Mapping: Essential for Building Health
Moisture mapping is a process of identifying areas within a building where moisture is present. It is an essential tool for assessing the health of a building and preventing moisture-related problems, such as mold, mildew, and rot. Moisture mapping can be performed using a variety of methods, including:
- Infrared thermography
- Moisture meters
- Visual inspection
How to Do a Moisture Test on Walls
One common method of moisture mapping is to perform a moisture test on walls. This can be done using a moisture meter, which is a device that measures the electrical resistance of a material. When a material is wet, its electrical resistance decreases, so a moisture meter can be used to identify areas where moisture is present.
To perform a moisture test on a wall, follow these steps:
- Remove any furniture or other objects from the wall.
- Set the moisture meter to the correct setting for the type of material you are testing.
- Hold the probes of the moisture meter against the wall surface.
- Read the moisture content reading on the meter.
A moisture content reading of 20% or higher is considered to be elevated and may indicate a problem. If you find any areas of high moisture content, you should investigate further to determine the source of the moisture and take steps to correct the problem.