Why should I worry about moisture protection with ESD flooring?

Moisture permeation through concrete slabs can wreak havoc with all types of flooring. Several years ago, the Rubber Association determined that levels exceeding 3 pounds of moisture per 1000 square feet per 24 hour period caused serious problems, such as delamination, adhesive breakdown and adhesive oozing. High moisture can also lead to the development of bacteria and molds, which, in addition to causing foul odors, contribute to sick building syndrome. The industry standard test for moisture permeation is the calcium chloride test. The test is simple and accurate. For the reasons stated above, high readings must not be ignored.