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Welcome to our Rapid RH® resource library offering informative articles and videos on a wide variety of topics related to concrete and moisture testing. While fast, accurate moisture measurement is not difficult or complex, there are some key things to know to be successful with every one of your flooring projects. So we encourage you—take time to browse our list of topics and titles. You’ll be surprised at how much you can learn here, and as your knowledge grows, so will your ability to deliver great results every time someone needs your help on a flooring project.
ASTM
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Guidelines, advice, and case studies for ensuring standards compliance.
10 Guidelines for ASTM F2170 Concrete Testing and Preparation
24 or 72 Hours? That Is the Question…
3 Tips for Concrete Moisture Testing in the Real World
ASTM F2170 from 2002 to Present
ASTM F2170 Update Validates RH as the Superior Test for Concrete Moisture
Concrete Floor Moisture Measurement in Hospital Complex
Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Evolves in the Age of Bluetooth
Crash Course for ASTM F2170-11 Concrete Moisture Testing Standard
Does It Matter How Many Concrete Moisture Tests I Use on Each Flooring Job?
How the Rapid RH® 4.0 EX Meets the ASTM F2170-11 Standard
Long-time Flooring Veteran Shares Insights about ASTM F2170 Compliance
Rapid RH and Carbide Bomb: The Pros & Cons of Each
Best Practices & Case Studies
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Become versed in useful moisture testing how-to’s.
3 Dangers to Avoid When Installing Wood Floors Over Concrete
3 Key Lessons about Moisture from an Old Concrete Floor
3 Ways to Make Your Flooring Business More Profitable
8 Reasons to Turn on Your HVAC
Concrete & Coatings Firm Solves Challenges from Moisture and Weather
Concrete Moisture Testing Systems
Concrete RH Testing: The New Standard in Australia
Concrete RH Testing: Tips to Reduce Your Risk of ‘Courtroom Drama’
Engineered Flooring Installation on Concrete
Engineered Flooring Installation on Concrete – pt2
Going Green? Here’s What to Look for When Choosing Your Flooring Installer
How Can a New Floor Fail If the Old Flooring Was Fine?
How Many Sensors Do I Need to Test for My Flooring Job?
How Moisture Testing Brings Value to Your Job and to Your Customer
How to Determine Concrete Slab Thickness
How to Do Things Right Before Installing Your GPTP Over Concrete
Leapfrogging: A Not-So-Best Practice for Concrete Moisture Testing
Plan for Concrete Slab Moisture Testing or Plan for Failure
Rapid RH Helps Lepito Remove Critical Testing Error
Replacing Your Facilities Floor? Don’t Overlook This One Vital Trick
Riverbed Concrete Sets a New Standard of Excellence
Surface Preparation And The Risk You’re Not Addressing
Tips for RH Moisture Testing in Concrete
Vital to Test for Concrete pH before Hardwood Flooring Installation
Why Measure Moisture in Old Concrete Floor Slabs?
Calcium Chloride/MVER Test
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Find out why the CaCl method is NOT to be trusted.
Calcium Chloride Moisture Test vs. Relative Humidity
Calcium Chloride’s (MVER) Achilles Heel
Can Calcium Chloride Pounds Be Converted to Relative Humidity Percent?
Do You Really Need a Vapor Retarder or Vapor Barrier?
Concrete Chemistry
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Learn the basics about concrete, aggregates, admixtures, and more.
Concrete vs. Cement Part I
Concrete vs. Cement Part II
External Influences on Internal Concrete Moisture Condition
How Does Moisture Move Through Concrete?
Concrete Products / Tools
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Technologies, devices, and techniques for fast, accurate moisture testing.
6 Different Ways to Use the Smart Logger Temp & Humidity Monitor
A Thermo-Hygrometer and Infrared Thermometer
Anatomy of the Reusable Rapid RH® 5.0
Can Rapid RH Smart Sensors be Reused or Recovered?
DataMaster App and the Rapid RH® Smart Reader
DataMaster L6 App Tutorial
DataMaster™ (Legacy) Tutorial — Uploading to f2170Reports.com
Does the Rapid RH® Reader ever need calibration?
Easier Moisture Measurement: More Tools and Resources for You
EasyCare CalCheck RH Saturated Generator
Hammer Drill Bits Explained
Handy Apps and Tools for Saving Time When Testing Concrete Moisture
Help for Flooring Professionals: Kits, Apps, Specs and More
How the RHSpec App Helps You Work Faster…and Smarter
How to Calibrate the Rapid RH® Digital pH Meter
How to Properly Drill a Concrete RH Probe Hole
How to Replace Your Rapid RH® Easy Reader Batteries
How to Replace Your Rapid RH® Smart Reader Batteries
How to Use a Concrete Moisture Meter for Residential Projects
How to Use the Rapid RH® Digital pH Meter
In-Depth Look at the Complete Flooring Kit
Installing the Rapid RH® 4.0 EX
Jason’s Rapid RH® EX Installation Video
Multi-Use vs. Single-Use Moisture Sensors
Predict RH Readings Quickly & Accurately: Temperature Correction Table
Rapid RH® 4.0 EX Complete Starter Kit
Rapid RH® and Sustainable Flooring Products
Rapid RH® Training Course Certificate Offer
Reusable or Single-Use? Which Rapid RH Sensor is For You?
The Complete Line of Rapid RH® Products
The Headwinds of Change: CC Solutions Uses Rapid RH for Success
The Perfect SDS Masonry Drill Bit
The Rapid RH: Then and Now Concrete Moisture Measurement
Wagner Meters Flooring Products Preview
What’s Inside the Rapid RH® 5.0 Complete Starter Kit
What’s inside the Rapid RH® 5.0 WFP500 Kit
When to use the Rapid RH® 5.0
Why a Concrete Moisture Meter isn’t the Final Decision
Decorative Concrete
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Useful tips and ideas for beautiful, trouble-free decorative concrete surfaces.
Drying Concrete Slabs
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Learn your options, plus how to avoid common pitfalls.
Best Conditions for Faster Drying Concrete Times
Dehumidification and Drying Concrete: Hurrying Up the Wait
Don’t Polish New Concrete Floor Finishes
How can a 9-month concrete slab still be at 95% RH?
How HVAC Affects Concrete Moisture Tests
How Long Does Concrete Take to Dry
How Much Moisture Can Your Floor Handle?
How to Overcome a Wet Concrete Slab
How to Test Moisture in Concrete Floors
How to Use Technology to More Accurately Predict Concrete Drying Times
Hydrostatic Pressure: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Leapfrogging: A Not-So-Best Practice for Concrete Moisture Testing
Never Assume Concrete Is Dry
Should You Install Flooring on Wet Concrete When the GC Says So?
Software Closes the Gap for Data Gathering
The Tortoise and the Hare: When Concrete Moisture Conditions Impact Flooring
Lightweight Concrete
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Know its unique characteristics and how best to test for moisture.
Relative Humidity (RH) Testing
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Resources for science-based RH moisture measurement.
3 Ways to Make Your Flooring Business More Profitable
40%: Why Testing at the Correct Concrete Depth Is Crucial
5 Ways to Speed up Your Concrete Moisture Testing
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Testing Relative Humidity in Concrete Slabs
Calcium Carbide: How NOT to Test for Concrete Moisture
Calibration for RH Testing Made Easy
Checking a Rapid RH® Sensor after Flooring Is Installed
Concrete Moisture Testing: Commercial vs. Residential Projects
Concrete pH Balance for the Same Price as Relative Humidity
Concrete Relative Humidity Manufacturer’s Specifications
Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Evolves in the Age of Bluetooth
Discoveries in Science-Based Concrete Moisture Testing
EasyCare CalCheck: The Smart Choice for Calibration Checks
Ensure that Your Safety Flooring Is Indeed Safe with Accurate RH Testing
Excess Moisture in Concrete? Avoid Flooring Problems with Accurate Testing
How Concrete Moisture Testing Can Help You Go Green
How Much Moisture Can Your Floor Handle?
Install Self-Leveling Products After RH Measurements
Leapfrogging: A Not-So-Best Practice for Concrete Moisture Testing
Leveling Compounds: Concrete Moisture Can Slant the Results
Mapping Out Your RH Test
Moisture Testing a Radiant Floor: Necessary and Easier Than You Think
New Concrete RH Testing Automation to Make Your Job a Little Easier
Now and Then: How Flooring Has Changed in 100 Years
Plan for Concrete Slab Moisture Testing or Plan for Failure
Reduce The Risk of Flooring Problems By Concrete Moisture Testing
Relative Humidity in Elevated Slabs
Relative Humidity Testing and the Rapid RH®
Software Closes the Gap for Data Gathering
Surface Preparation And The Risk You’re Not Addressing
Surface Testing Group Uses Rapid RH® to Aid Contractors
The Concrete Slab RH Test – So Easy Your Whole Team Can (and Should) Do It
The Essentials for Preventing Moisture Related Flooring Failures
The Pros and Cons of Concrete Flooring
The Rapid RH® Test Takes Less Time Thereby Saving Costs
Tips for RH Moisture Testing in Concrete
Warranty Strong: How RH Testing Limits Flooring Problems
When 20% Is the Right Depth for RH Testing
Why Make Concrete Moisture Testing Complicated (When It’s Not)?
Why Measure Moisture Deep Inside a Concrete Slab?
Specialty Floors and Moisture
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What you can expect with tile, vinyl, and rubber floors.
Grout Problems: Can Concrete Moisture Taint Your Grout?
How to Do Things Right Before Installing Your GPTP Over Concrete
Subfloor Moisture
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Get the low-down on why subfloor moisture matters and how to measure it.
Concrete Vapor Barriers: Everything You Need to Know
How to Avoid a Wood Flooring Disaster in 3 Easy Steps
Troubleshooting Floor Failures
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Know how to detect and solve moisture problems.
3 Dangers to Avoid When Installing Wood Floors Over Concrete
6 Outside Sources for Concrete Moisture
Getting It Right: Wood Flooring Over a Concrete Subfloor
Useful Job Tips
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Discover ways to maximize your success on the job.
3 Tips to Prevent Concrete Related Callbacks; Save Your Time & Reputation
3 Ways to Make Your Flooring Business More Profitable
30 Construction Tools – Concrete Tools You Might Need
5 On the Job Tips for Relative Humidity Testing
5 Things You Need to Know About Moisture in Concrete
A DIYer’s Checklist for Installing New Carpet
Concrete Testing: Be Prepared for the Right Results
Do You Really Need a Vapor Retarder or Vapor Barrier?
Flooring Contractor Tips for No Callbacks
How to Do Things Right Before Installing Your GPTP Over Concrete
How to Prepare a Concrete Floor for Coatings
How to Properly Document Concrete RH Testing
Is the Concrete Slab Ready for You to Install Underlayment?
Software Closes the Gap for Data Gathering
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