For builders & renovators
Timber Framing & Insulation Moisture Testing
Documented moisture readings before lining — protecting your build and your liability tail.
NZBC clause E2 requires timber framing to be at or below 18% moisture content before lining. We turn up before your lining trade, take pin readings at marked locations through the build, and issue a signed report that satisfies your council inspector and protects you against future weathertightness claims.
- Pin moisture meter readings at marked stud locations
- Insulation moisture verification
- Thermal imaging of suspect zones
- PDF report ready for the building inspector
How we work
Our framing moisture testing process
1. Marked-up reading plan
We agree reading locations with your foreman and label them on plan.
2. Site readings
Pin meter readings recorded with photo evidence at each location.
3. Report
Signed PDF emailed to you and (if you choose) the BCA inspector.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will Christchurch City Council inspectors accept the report?
Yes. Our reports use the standard E2/AS1 wording and have been accepted by CCC, Selwyn District Council and Waimakariri District Council inspectors.
Related services
New Build Drying
Accelerated structural drying for new builds — slabs, framing, plaster and insulation — so your trades stay on schedule.
Renovation Drying
Drying support for renovations — bathroom waterproofing, kitchen rip-outs, leak rectifications and re-clads.
Concrete Slab Drying
Drive slab moisture down to flooring spec — and prove it with documented readings.
Need framing moisture testing on your next Christchurch job?
Same-day quote turnaround for active sites. Booked drying windows for new builds.