Concrete Moisture Mysteries: Finding the True Invisible Culprits

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I have been involved in virtually every aspect of concrete waterproofing, from tunnels to bridge decks and substructures and literally millions of square feet of floors. One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with the flooring industry is the amount of misinformation out there, particularly frustrating when it comes to moisture issues and the testing of moisture.

An article I read back in 2007 asked the rhetorical question: "If moisture testing is so accurate, why are we still having problems?" Fourteen years later, the problem has gotten worse. The most upsetting part of this is that almost all of these issues are completely avoidable—if you know what to look for. The tricky part is that the most common problems are those you can't see.

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