Bamboo can cause problems for flooring installers when trying to calibrate moisture meters because bamboo does not have a uniform density.
I think moisture meters work without problems on bamboo such as in wood, but will need calibration in draying oven method. Wood also has variation in density and these devices operate relatively well.
I am agree with Pr. Paulo Fernando Trugilho. Moisture meters can work without problems on bamboo if it was well calibrated.
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Resepected Noura Oumarou sir,
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Dear Brahma,
According to the literature, silica content of the bamboos varies from 3.7 g/kg to 45.7 g/kg. Thus, silica is the major inorganic constituent of the epidermis with values between 1.5% (Bambusa vulgaris) and 6.4% (Schizostachyum lumanpao).
Considering that moisture meters are based on eletricity condutivity, the salts can influence the results. So, be aware of this possible influencing effect.
P.
Dear Brahama,
I agree with my colleagues concerning the use of moisture meters based on electrical conductivity and the possible problems due to density and silica content. But just think about the use of moisture meter based on Electromagnetic Wave Technology. Here a calibration is needed too, but there are producer offering moisture meters calibrated for the use with bamboo flooring materials.
Best, Alexander
Resepected Paulo Ricardo Gherardi Hein sir,
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Thank you very much for replying Alexander Pfriem. This information of yours is really helpful. Also, thank you very much for your inputs.
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