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Question: I have 4 areas that need to be tested. Do I need 4 kits?
Answer: The Calcium Chloride Moisture Test Kit accurately measures the amount of moisture (in lbs.) passing through a concrete slab over a 1000-Square Foot area during a 24-hour period. If you have 4 separate slabs/areas, we would recommend 4 separate tests.
Question: how soon after a new concrete foundation poured can the CaCl2 kit be used? if I seal the slab with a curing compound, do i still need to perform the test?
Answer: Sealers are effective at reducing vapor emissions but each works differently. Depending on how porous the surface is, how humid the air is and how much sealer was applied, it could take days or weeks for the sealer to fully cure. Therefore, it's best to wait until you think it is completely cured before testing; otherwise the results may not properly reflect the actual quantity of vapor emissions.
Question: We have 2 sides to our basement, do we need to test each side or can we check 1 section. The space is about 700sqft?
Answer: The Calcium Chloride Moisture Test Kit accurately measures the amount of moisture (in lbs.) passing through a concrete slab over a 1000-Square Foot area during a 24-hour period. If you have two separate slabs, we would recommend two separate tests.
Question: Installation instructions?
Answer: Test instructions are on the product detail page, in the downloads section. Direct link below for your convenience.https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/c...
Question: We are planning on ordering new flooring by USFloors. Do we need those special tools listed in your tools section? Or are those items for a different kind of flooring?
Answer: Here are a number of items that we recommend for all flooring projects:If you are applying over a concrete subfloor, it's a good idea to test the concrete with our Taylor Concrete Floor Testing System. We also recommend sealing the concrete first if there are potential issues with water coming up from beneath the slab or the outside wall. Our GBS Clear Penetrating Concrete Sealer prevents moisture intrusion without any harmful emissions.Next, for help with installation of floating floors we offer Kahrs tapping blocks and last board pullers. They are made very well and are loved by professional floor installers for any type of floating floor. They are definitely helpful and worth it for larger jobs.Once the flooring has been installed, Ram Board will protect your floor from spills, dents and scratches from contractors, furniture movers and cleanup crew. Unfortunately, thin paper or cardboard boxes do absolutely nothing to protect against spills or dropped hammers or ladders. Nor do they protect against scratches from appliances that are being installed--especially the refrigerator. If you are investing in a new floor, Ram Board will keep it that way. It can also be reused multiple times for many years. Highly recommended. Last but not least; don't forget the humidity monitor. Our AcuRite Hygrometer is essential for making sure your flooring stays within the humidity levels (usually 35% to 65%) set by your flooring manufacturer.
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