For this article, the first of our two-part look at moisture mitigation, we asked manufacturers to share projects that incorporated moisture mitigation in their planning and execution.

In the first part of this two-part article, we'll look at some innovative flooring systems and their applications to education, sports, and recreation.

Since moisture readings vary between manufacturers, someone conducting tests with multiple brands of meters will get inconsistent results. Performing both the RH test and the calcium chloride test will help to ensure that discrepancies are caught.

Laticrete has introduced Vapor Ban Primer ER to eliminate the need of broadcasting sand into a moisture barrier or applying a primer.

The physical environment of a school can have a significant impact on the performance and satisfaction of both students and staff. Flooring plays a key role in that equation.

The imperative to get a job done quickly and efficiently may overshadow the need to fully test concrete slabs to determine whether moisture remediation is called for. However, if moisture testing is not conducted and moisture content sneaks up on you in the middle of a project, it can be extremely disruptive to schedules and it can be costly.

Each of us has our own strengths and weaknesses; so know your strengths and capitalize on those. When it comes to your weak areas, network with professionals to make your business stronger.

Flooring contractors all admit that moisture vapor can damage their installations.

DriTac Flooring Products has launched a green concrete moisture control system that reduces the rate of harmful moisture vapor emissions.