Common Tools Used toInvestigate Wood Floor Failures(Inspection,Testing)

NWFA Technical Publications and Guidelines• Manufacturer instructions and tech data• Graph paper• Camera• Flashlight• Lighted magnifying lens• Wood moisture meters > Pin meter with extra pins > Hammer-probe with insulated pins > Pinless meter• Thermo-hygrometer• Extra batteries• Concrete moisture tests > RH tests > CaCl tests > Meters• Infra-red thermometer• Rare earth magnets• Digital calipers• Straight-edge (6’-10’)• Laser level/string line• Taper gauge• Automotive feeler gauge• Dental pick• Wood floor cleaner• Clean white towels• Touch-up/repair kit• pH strips• Painter’s safe-release tape• Standard hand-tools – Tape measure (standard & metric) – Crowbar – Utility knife – Hammer – Pliers – Scraper – Steel ruler – Calculator – Pen/pencil – Knee pads