Stone Forensics has announced that it will be conducting its popular Stone and Tile Troubleshooting training in January 2025, in Las Vegas. The program is designed to teach the basics of stone and tile installation 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 seminar is perfect for restoration and installation contractors as well as architects, building engineers and maintenance staff who have to deal with stone and tile installation and restoration.

Training will be held January 27-31, 2025.  For those who wish to be certified inspectors this course will also offer certification. 

The Stone and Tile Troubleshooting Workshop is a full 4 days of training with the certification test on the last day. There is a fifth-day option to go on a quarry tour to Vegas Rock. Class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2,500 per person.


The following topics 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

• Crack Dynamics

• 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 and to register go to stoneforensics.com or contact Dr. Fred at 321-514-6845.
Also check out the following video on the class  at https://youtu.be/oT0S3i7jco4 .