Introductory class for Residential & Main Street Hard Surface inspection covers:
- Most Common Issues: See actual samples of over 100 known hardwood, sheet vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tile / Plank, and ceramic tile issues.
- Manufacturing: All phases of design, construction, milling finishing.
- Manufacturing Related Issues: Learn how to identify the most common manufacturing issues.
- Flooring Systems: Advanced discussion on features & benefits of each category. Plus, discussion of solid vs engineered hardwood, sheet vs. plank vinyl and how does bamboo fit in the equation.
- Installation Methods: Complete review of all of the different installation methods of each category.
- Installation Related Issues: Learn how to detect and determine if the product is installed properly.
- Acclimation: Discussion of need for proper acclimation and why it differs between manufacturers and product categories.
- Industry Standards: Where to find, how to understand, and how to apply all relative industry standards to each inspection of hard surface flooring.
- Jobsite Requirements: Full discussion on correct jobsite conditions and how to know if conditions were right before the floor was installed.
- Moisture Testing: Learn what type of moisture testing must be performed before the first piece of a hard surface floor can be installed. Know what the numbers mean.
- Substrate Preparation: Learn how concrete, wood or plywood, are to be properly prepared prior to installation and what issues can occur when they are not.
- Performance Issues: Learn how to determine if the product is suited for where it’s installed at.
- Hard Surface Maintenance: Discussion covers the proper methods of all product categories.
- Mill Tour: Gain an understanding of how some hard surface products are made and where manufacturing issues can occur.
- Inspection Tools: Know exactly what meters and tools you’ll need and how to use them.
- Repairs: Learn what conditions are repairable and which require full replacement of the flooring.
- Report Writing: Learn how to write a solid report clearly defining the issue and assign responsibility. Report Template: Use provided form that neatly presents your information and findings.
- Marketing: Learn how to get your inspection business up and running.
- Customers: Find out exactly who needs your service. Actual manufacturing contacts are provided.
