This workshop is designed to take the fabricator, restoration or installation contractor to the next level. The course will cover 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 workshop is perfect for fabricators, restoration and installation contractors, as well as architects, building engineers and maintenance staff who have to deal with stone and tile installation and restoration." This advanced course is a full 4 days with the certification test on the last day. The program is only offered once per year and the class size is limited. The following will be covered in this 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 contact Dr. Fred at 321-514-6845