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INSTALL Presents: Why Floors Fail

Online Webinar
February 16, 2012 at 2:00PM CMT

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The top official of the North American alliance of flooring mills, manufacturers, consultants, associations and contractors presents a look at why moisture contributes to floor failures, and how to recognize and prevent its presence in a floor's substrate.

Speaker Biography
John McGrath

John McGrath,Director, INSTALL


John T. McGrath, Jr. is a three-decade flooring veteran and international director of INSTALL – the International Standards and Training Alliance. Mr. McGrath is an INSTALL-certified mechanic, often speaks about flooring issues at various industry functions, and works with many professional construction groups throughout the country to offer installation expertise and counseling.

 

 

Detailed Learning Objectives
  • Understand how moisture can negatively affect the flooring portion of any commercial, residential or institutional new or renovated building project.
  • Learn to identify the presence of incorrect patching and leveling compounds.
  • Understand how use of improper materials can negatively affect the flooring portion of any commercial, residential, or institutional new or renovated building project.
  • Learn to identify floor failures that are caused by poorly prepared subfloors, and understanding how to overcome this situation to maintain the integrity of the project.