CANCELLED Stone and Tile Troubleshooting and Inspection Course: The Stone and Tile School

CANCELLED – Due to COVID-19, this class is cancelled. However, it is available via online correspondence. Contact Fred Hueston by email: fhueston@gmail.com or call 321-514-6845. 

Stone and Tile Troubleshooting and Inspection Course by Stone Forensics

Stone Forensics will be conducting its popular Stone and Tile Troubleshooting training in June 2020 at The Stone and Tile School. The program is designed to teach the basics of stone and tile installations failures. According to Fred Hueston, who will be conducting the training, “The amount of failures, poor installations and other issues with stone and tile flooring are on the rise. This seminar is perfect for restoration and installation contractors as well as architects, building engineers and maintenance staff who have to deal with stone and tile installation and restoration.” Training will be held June 15-18, 2020. For those who wish to be certified inspectors this course will also offer certification. The stone and tile troubleshooting program is a full 4 days with the certification test on the last day. Class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2500 per person.

The following is what will be covered in the comprehensive class:

*The Geology of Stone
*Understanding the Structure of Different kinds of stone and materials
*Identification of stone and tile types
*Quarry techniques that affect the final product
*Production of tile and slabs
*Fabrication and installation requirements
*Physical and Chemical Testing
*Stone and Tile Forensic Investigation
*Diagnosis of Problems
*Stone and Tile Restoration
*Repair and replacement
*Stain Removal
*Troubleshooting
*Report writing
*Expert witness testimony
*Slip Resistance
*Laboratory testing
One day will be spent in the field examining failures.

For further information and to register go to stoneforensics.com or call Fred Hueston at 321-514-6845.