Stone Forensics announced August 12th that it will be conducting its popular Certified Stone Inspector training in January 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The program is designed to teach the basics of inspecting stone and tile installations. According to Dr. 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. There are only a few qualified inspectors in the US and there are unfortunately few quality training opportunities in this discipline.  

“It is also a very lucrative service with inspection starting at $1,500 and an average of $200 per hour for expert witness services.”

The program is being offered in Las Vegas, NV, the same time as Stone Expo. Training will be held January 19-22, 2015.

The Stone Inspectors program 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 cost of the class is $2,500 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

 For further information and to register, go to stoneforensics.com or contact Dr. Fred at 321-514-6845.