New Orleans' below-sea-level water table and near-constant humidity make concrete moisture testing essential before any flooring installation. The Orange Grounds LLC performs ASTM-standard moisture, vapor emission, and pH testing throughout the New Orleans metro.
Why Moisture Testing Matters in New Orleans
Much of New Orleans sits at or below sea level, with a shallow water table and soil that stays saturated for long stretches of the year. Combined with a humid subtropical climate where relative humidity rarely dips for long, these conditions make it especially hard for a concrete slab to release internal moisture through normal curing. A slab that appears fully cured months after the pour can still be drawing moisture upward from the ground below, and installing flooring over it without testing is one of the most common causes of adhesive failure, cupping, and mold growth in the region.
With ongoing commercial and residential construction in Metairie, Kenner, and Slidell, more contractors across the metro are treating moisture testing as a non-negotiable step before flooring goes down, rather than something to skip to save time.
ASTM-Standard Testing Across the New Orleans Metro
The Orange Grounds LLC performs all major ASTM test methods required by flooring manufacturers and general contractors throughout New Orleans and its surrounding communities. ASTM F2170 internal relative humidity probe testing measures moisture deep within the slab and is the most widely specified method used today. We also perform ASTM F1869 calcium chloride moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) testing for projects that call for surface-level results. Every test includes ASTM F710 pH testing and porosity testing at no additional charge, giving you a complete picture of slab readiness in a single visit. See our full services page for complete details on each test method we offer.
Your Local ICRI-Certified Technician
Concrete moisture testing throughout the New Orleans metro — including Metairie, Kenner, and Slidell — is performed by Brandon Martin, ICRI-certified concrete moisture testing technician for The Orange Grounds LLC, headquartered in Huntsville, TX. Brandon brings the same ASTM-standard testing methods used across our full nine-state service area directly to your New Orleans-area project, with scheduling handled through our office.
Ready to Schedule Testing in New Orleans?
Contact us to book ASTM-standard concrete moisture testing anywhere in the New Orleans metro, or ask which test is right for your project.
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