The testo 616 professional moisture meter provides you with a precise and non-destructive means of measuring the moisture content of wood and other building materials.IncludesTesto 616 moisture meter for wood and building materialsCalibration certificateBatteriesThe testo 616 professional moisture meter provides you with a precise and non-destructive means of measuring moisture in wood and building materials and of monitoring the drying process after water damage. Simply select the characteristic curve and place the meter's measuring claw against the material's surface. The meter shows the moisture content as a weight percentage compared to the dry weight. Press the relevant key to save the reading to your meter.Although the measuring claw only comes into contact with the surface, wall or flooring, it is able to determine the moisture content of the wood or other material down to a depth of 2 in.Ideal areas of use for the testo 616 moisture meterThe testo 616 moisture meter is a professional measuring device that can be used in areas as diverse as water damage restoration or carpentry or joinery.Moisture damage detection: the non-destructive method for finding moisture in walls / floorsMonitoring drying processes: from carrying out moisture inspections to meeting building schedules to controlled drying after water damage - the non-destructive method for determining the moisture content in wood / building materialsMoisture in wood: for checking for moisture in wood that has been stored prior to processingtesto 616 moisture meter with 10 characteristic curvesSoft woodHard woodPressboardAnhydrite screedCement screedLime sand brickGas concreteConcreteHigh insulation bricksBrickworkDetermining moisture in woodMoisture content is a decisive factor in the further processing and use of timber products. If wood is installed with the wrong moisture content this may result in mechanical deformations (contracting and swelling) at the site where the material is subsequently used, and therefore damage to pieces of furniture or entire supporting structures in buildings. Therefore, before being made into furniture or supporting material by a joiner/carpenter, the suitability of the wood has to be assessed by measuring the moisture content.The testo 616 enables the quick and non-destructive examination of the material moisture characteristics in timber. Characteristic curves are available for measuring wood moisture in soft and hard woods, and chipboard. These characteristic curves were developed in cooperation with the LPI institute.The measurement results are calculated up to a depth of 5 cm and can be recorded at the touch of a button. The readings are displayed in percent by weight in comparison to the dry mass of the material.