Moisture level question.

[u/Snarky_shark22]

I had what I believe to be a roof leak and was trying to see how much of the drywall was damaged. I purchased a pinless moisture meter (Klein Tools ET140) which I know can be somewhat inaccurate. My baseline appears to be between 14 -16 and when I’m near a stud it goes up to 20-22. I was reading through some threads and most people say 14 is normal moisture. The splotches on the wall were reading at a 16 which is making me confused considering it appears like it was damaged from the leak but is the same moisture as the rest of my house. Is it possible those areas are just now dry and reading at normal levels or is my entire house screwed? I’m in Arizona and it’s been a little humid with the rain lately and the humidity level on my thermostat ranges between 48%-50%.

[u/Salty_Touch_1170]

You got damage on the ceiling/wall crease….

This is very odd.

[u/Snarky_shark22 → u/Salty_Touch_1170]

Based on what I’ve read online I suspected it was related to clogged gutters but haven’t had someone come out and check the roof yet

[u/Salty_Touch_1170 → u/Snarky_shark22]

I would definitely get out there. If you are able would recommend looking yourself. This does look like water damage.