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by leesenter
Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: IAQ Radio Afterthoughts
Topic: Episode 714: Andrew Rynhart & Kelvin Rynhart - Tramex Moisture Meters - Moisture Monitoring in the 21st Century
Replies: 2
Views: 15581

Re: Episode 714: Andrew Rynhart & Kelvin Rynhart - Tramex Moisture Meters - Moisture Monitoring in the 21st Century

I had a couple of comments on what I heard on the show. 1) Specific gravity is about he only setting that can be used to measure the moisture in bamboo. Even then you need to know the specific gravity of the product. But that can be obtained from most reputable manufacturers. 2) There was a comment/...
by leesenter
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: IAQ Radio Afterthoughts
Topic: Episode 705: Robert J. Jonkman, P. Eng - Building Science & Wood: A Balanced Design Approach
Replies: 3
Views: 14339

Re: Episode 705: Robert J. Jonkman, P. Eng - Building Science & Wood: A Balanced Design Approach

On the subject of permeability and OSB. We have seen over the last decade many tidbits from the building science industry that the permeability of OSB increases once it was saturated wet and then dried. We also have qualitative evidence from the wood floor industry that chronic dampness to OSB cause...
by leesenter
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: IAQ Radio Afterthoughts
Topic: Episode 703: Jeremy Beagle, CIH - Senior Principal Scientist SDII Global -Mold Assessment & Restorative Drying Redefined
Replies: 4
Views: 14886

Re: Episode 703: Jeremy Beagle, CIH - Senior Principal Scientist SDII Global -Mold Assessment & Restorative Drying Redef

It would be really nice if we used the S500 Standard's lingo- 12.3.5 Humidity Control in Contaminated Structures The priority for restorers is to complete remediation activities before restorative drying. However, the restorer should control the humidity in contaminated buildings to minimize moistur...