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Larry Loffer
Larry Loffer is a senior
technician at Wagner
Meters, where he
has over 30 years of
experience in wood
moisture measurement.
With a degree in
Computer Systems,
Larry is involved in both
hardware and software
development of wood
moisture measurement
solutions. Call Wagner
Meters today at (800)
634-9961 and
ask for Larry, or visit
www.wagnermeters.com.
on Charpentier of Olde Tyme Craftsmen is a Bona Certified Craftsman on a
mission to provide high-quality wood flooring without the inconvenience and
hassle usually associated with flooring installations. And after more than 30 years
in the business, Ron and his team have taken on countless jobs repairing other people’s
mistakes, namely flooring installations gone bad due to lack of regard for accurate wood
moisture measurement.
Since Ron realizes the significance of wood moisture content when installing wood
floors that both look good and last long, he makes sure to use the most trustworthy
method for measuring that moisture content. That’s why Ron uses the Wagner Meters
MMC220.
“It’s so important to accurately measure the water in wood; two things that don’t mix
very well when it comes to flooring!” says Ron. “You need to make sure the subfloor is
dry, the wood you’re bringing in is dry, and then the two need to be within a couple per-
centage points (of moisture content) of each other. And in cases of water damage, due to
something like a roof leak where the floors get wet, the only way to tell if it’s fixed is by
getting the right readings. That’s why we need a good moisture meter.”
And in addition to Ron’s commitment to accuracy and precision, he also appreciates
how well Wagner’s meters functionality have fit
seamlessly into his work process.
“I like using pinless meters so you don’t have
to insert anything into the wood. And I’ve used
other pinless meters before, like the time I pur-
chased a Tramex meter at a trade show. It did
give us good readings, but Wagner meters are a
lot more user-friendly,” Ron continued. “You
have to adjust the meters for different densities
of wood, which some people don’t always real-
ize, and that was so much simpler to do with the
Wagner MMC220. It has all the functionality I
need without all the other features that aren’t
necessary.”
“I also have another Wagner meter I bought
10 years ago that we still use,” Ron added. “It
puts you at ease to know that they can also
withstand the test of time.”
All in all, a craftsman like Ron has to think
about each detail of every project, as well as the big
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