Structural material moisture content
A precise, quantified moisture reading from a building material sample, using gravimetric testing.
When to use it
Gravimetric moisture content testing is used where you need a precise, quantified moisture reading from a building material, for example to confirm the true condition of a wall before specifying remedial work, or to verify that materials have dried sufficiently after water damage.
How sampling works
Small samples are taken from the material being tested, typically at a range of heights and widths across the affected area, with each sample’s location logged so results can be mapped back onto the building. Samples are weighed wet, then dried under controlled conditions and reweighed to calculate moisture content by weight.
What’s in the report
Results are reported by sample location, so findings can be plotted across a wall or floor to show the pattern and extent of moisture, useful for identifying a moisture source such as rising damp, or for confirming a structure has dried before further work proceeds.
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Tell us what you're trying to confirm and we'll arrange sampling alongside your site work, or as a standalone instruction.