This is a guest blog post by Barry Eliason, of Structure Tech Home Inspections and Private Eye Moisture Testing. The agent on the phone was politely asking me if I thought I had gotten it wrong. First ...

While the majority of our moisture testing is done on stucco homes, moisture testing isn't just for homes with stucco siding. Moisture intrusion can happen with any type of siding, and it's always an ...

Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it's been placed. Many people don’t realize how important ...

In the summer of 1981 a friend called me to ask if I would be interested in moonlighting to help him install floor sealer for a company in California. Even though I worked 18 hours that day, I decided ...

Hygrometers are practical gadgets for the home that can indirectly prevent mold growth. They provide an instant reading of humidity levels and indicate when it’s time to ventilate. A recent test ...

Moisture and temperature have a significant impact on the mechanical performance of polymers. However, due to the sluggish diffusion process that limits the uptake of moisture in polymers, ...