Shreveport's heavy humidity and frequent rainfall make concrete moisture testing an essential step before any flooring installation. The Orange Grounds LLC performs ASTM-standard moisture, vapor emission, and pH testing throughout the Shreveport-Bossier City metro.
Why Moisture Testing Matters in Shreveport
Shreveport sits in the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region, where a humid subtropical climate keeps relative humidity high for much of the year and brings frequent, sometimes heavy, rainfall in every season. Concrete slabs poured in this climate can take considerably longer to release internal moisture than the same slab would in a drier region, and a slab that feels dry to the touch can still be holding enough moisture below the surface to cause serious flooring problems. Installing carpet, vinyl, hardwood, or epoxy coatings over an untested slab is one of the most common causes of adhesive failure, cupping, and mold growth in the region — issues that are far more expensive to remediate after installation than a moisture test would have been beforehand.
As development continues across the metro, including growth in Bossier City just across the Red River and in nearby Minden and Haughton, more contractors are treating moisture testing as a standard part of the project timeline rather than an optional add-on.
ASTM-Standard Testing Across the Shreveport Metro
The Orange Grounds LLC performs all major ASTM test methods required by flooring manufacturers and general contractors throughout Shreveport 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 Shreveport-Bossier City metro — including Minden and Haughton — 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 Shreveport-area project, with scheduling handled through our office.
Ready to Schedule Testing in Shreveport?
Contact us to book ASTM-standard concrete moisture testing anywhere in the Shreveport metro, or ask which test is right for your project.
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