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STEP 5: TESTING FOR MOISTURE CONTENT
For Wood and Other Sub-Floors Types:
Using a quality pin moisture meter, measure the moisture content of both the sub-floor and the hardwood
flooring. Sub-floors must not exceed 12% moisture content and the difference between sub-floor and
hardwood flooring cannot exceed 4%. If sub-floors exceed this amount, an effort should be made to locate
and eliminate the source of moisture before further installation.
A moisture barrier [StrateStuff Safeguard is
recommended; 6 mil polyethylene film or 2 In One Pad minimum (for floating applications only)] is
required in floating and staple down applications of BR-111
™
Casanova Engineered hardwood
flooring products.
For Concrete Sub-Floors:
Concrete sub-floors should always be checked for moisture content prior to the installation of wood flooring.
Please note that these tests do not guarantee a dry concrete slab year round. The two most common moisture
tests include:
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Calcium Chloride Test – Moisture transfer should not exceed 3 lbs/1000 square feet with this test. One test must be
performed every 250 square feet. Calcium chloride tests can be found in flooring retail stores or retail websites on the
internet such as www
.taylortools.com or www.moisturetestkit.com 1-888-216-TEST (8378).
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Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter Meter – Moisture readings using a metering device should not exceed 4.5 on
the upper scale (www
.tramexltd.com).
STEP 6: MOISTURE BARRIER SYSTEMS
StrateStuff Substrate Safeguard — For glue-down, staple or floating applications. Protects against moderate to
high moisture emissions from the sub-floor. Recommended for use with BR-111
™
flooring, apply StrateStuff
Substrate Safeguard following manufacturer’s instructions. When used in conjunction with StrateStuff Urethane
Adhesive, BR-111
™
extends a 15-year moisture protection warranty to the original purchaser of the installation.
Please see product label and literature for full details.
Polyethylene (poly) Film — For staple-down or floating applications minimum requirement, install 6 mil
(minimum) poly film making sure ends overlap at least 18". Tape to secure. For floating applications, 2 In One
Pad can be used in place of polyethylene film.
Note: Asphalt felt and sheet vinyl are not considered moisture barriers.
Casanova
Engineered
