Hot take: I see so many guys skip the moisture meter on concrete slabs and it's gonna bite them.

I mean, maybe it's just me but I caught a 95% reading on a slab in Phoenix last week that looked bone dry, and that's a call-back I don't want.

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danielw121mo ago

It's like skipping the oil light in your car, a shortcut that always costs more later.

clark.alex1mo ago

That "bone dry" look is the biggest trap. People forget concrete can wick moisture up from the ground for months, especially if the vapor barrier was cheap or got torn. Skipping the meter is just guessing, and you're guessing on the homeowner's dime when the floor fails.

seanjackson1mo ago

That "bone dry" look is the biggest trap alright. It's like judging a book by its cover, if the book could ruin your flooring and your reputation. Skipping the meter is basically playing Russian roulette with a customer's floor. I guess some folks just love a surprise callback more than a simple five minute test.