Stone Forensics Offering Inspectors Training in Florida
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Stone Forensics will conduct its popular Certified Stone Inspector training this July in Florida.
The program, set for July 14-17 in Melbourne, Fla., is designed to teach the basics of inspecting stone and tile installations.
The stone Inspectors program is a full four days. with the certification test on the last day. The program is only offered once per year in Florida, and the class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2500 per person.
The class will cover:
- 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
“The amount of failures, poor installations and other issues with stone and tile flooring are on the rise,” said Dr. Fred Hueston, who will
conduct the training. “There are only a few qualified inspectors in the United States, and there are unfortunately few quality training
opportunities in this discipline.”
For further information and to register go to stoneforensics.com or contact Hueston at 321-514-6845.
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