For building inspectors, contractors and restoration professionals ± the importance of keeping buildings in tip-top condition cannot be overstated. For contractors who get into problems such as mould and leaks, their main task is to fix the problem as quickly as possible and make the habitat suitable for tenants. Building inspectors and restoration professionals ± have a responsibility to ensure that homes and workplaces are structurally sound before anyone moves in again.

Drywall offers homebuilders and residents convenient benefits such as aesthetics, energy efficiency, fire resistance and low-cost maintenance. The downside of the material is that it is very sensitive to moisture. To prevent mould and for the safety of the people inside the home, building inspectors use moisture meters to get an accurate moisture reading of the drywall.

A moisture content of 1 per cent is enough to affect the structure, thus forcing professionals ± to actually use a moisture meter. In addition, there are moisture meters on the market that are specifically designed to cater for certain materials. For example, meters with a drywall scale help get quantitative readings to ensure that building inspectors feel confident in their work. Not to mention, using these meters saves a lot of time and can be applied to other areas of the home.

Using pin meters or pinless meters, detecting moisture under tiles, wood floors and carpets is of undeniable importance in maintaining the physical integrity of solid, safe shapes. Mould spores start in wood with a moisture content of 20%, higher than drywall. Regardless of the materials used in a hotel, there are moisture meters available to help professionals ± take accurate readings.