Test & measurement instruments

Illustrative scene of a pin moisture meter being used on a timber board

Moisture checks for timber & woodworking

Choose a moisture meter around the wood, access and measurement method. Bring the material and settings into the comparison before selecting a model.

Start with the material and the point of the check.

Check boards and timber

Compare the documented wood settings, pin arrangement and measurement range.

Explore wood moisture meters

Compare contact methods

Understand how pin and pinless methods interact with the material and surface.

Read the moisture meter guide

Check building materials

Follow the material-specific route when the task includes walls, floors or concrete.

Explore building-material meters

Bring the right details into the comparison.

Use the requirements of your task to review each model’s documented specifications.

Consider Your requirement Check on the product page
Material Wood type and the condition of the sample The model’s documented material settings and measuring range
Access Surface access and the measurement depth required Pin length, contact method and any compatible probe
Readings How you intend to compare and record results Display scale, adjustment instructions and operating limitations

Read before you choose

Choose a moisture meter

Compare materials, contact methods and selection criteria.

Flooring and subfloor checks

Understand the separate measurement needs of the layers.

Have a measurement in mind?

Include the wood or material, sample thickness, surface access and the measurement range you need.