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SHOWIN’ OUR STUFF Olde Tyme Craftsmen Fixes Other Installers’ Flooring Failures R 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 52 Premier Flooring Retailer | Q3 2017