Stone Forensics

Mystery Blue Green Stain on Granite Counter Top

dpstradmin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:41:26 +0000

Problem: Stone Fabricator just installed a gold color granite countertop and within a week the countertop developed a several blue green stains.

Investigation: Stone Forensics has encountered this problem several times and has developed a detailed step by step stain removal process

Conclusions: Stone Forensics instructed the client on how to remove this difficult stain

Summary and Solution: Stone Forensics offers stain removal analysis for all types of stain problems on stone, terrazzo and masonry surfaces

Blue Green Stains on Granite

dpstradmin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:27:37 +0000

A new stain removal kit is now available from Dr. Freds Innovative Solutions. This kits is designed to remove those blue green stains caused by the use of CA glues. check it out at www.GoDrFred.com

Overseeing Large Installation

dpstradmin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:02:07 +0000

Problem: Owner of hotel resort is concerned that stone and tile installation will not be done correctly due to problems they had with past projects. They would like to hire the Stone Forensics team to oversee installation.

Investigation: Stone Forensics conducted several meetings with design team to look at what was required to install stone material. A schedule was set up to conduct periodic visits to the site to inspect work in progress and to do quality checks.

Conclusions: Stone Forensics oversaw this project for one year as it was being constructed. Potential stone installation failures were avoided and the installation went in smoothly.

Summary and Solution: Stone Forensics offers owners representations services to assure that the installation was installed properly and within industry specifications. These service will reduce the event of future failures.

Breaking News

dpstradmin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:55:49 +0000

Breaking News

ASTM is no longer recognizing the the calcium chloride test for vapor emission. The new test uses a RH probe and its ASTM F2170. More info can be found at www.rapidRH.com

Distant Learning Programs

dpstradmin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:55:04 +0000

For Immediate Release

Contact Info:

Frederick M. Hueston PhD
Stone Forensics
740 Nelda Ave
Palm Bay, FL 32907
321-514-6845
www.stoneforensics.com

Slab Falls and Kills Workers

dpstradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:36:59 +0000

Boston, MA, a worker who was only on the job for two weeks was killed when he was asked to brace himself up against some slabs while his co workers remove another slab.

Tallahassee, FL a 7 year old boy was killed when several A frames fell on him while his parents where looking for granite for their new home

In Livingston,NJ a truck driver was severally injured when asked to help hold some slabs while they were being unloaded.

Calgary, Canada. A 53 year old man received pelvis and arm injuries when a granite slab fell on him.

New Jersey, A 48 year old man was crushed to death by a falling 700 lb slab of granite.

Mercer Island, WA. A 22 year old man was killed when several slabs fell off a forklift and hit him in the head.

As more and more stone fabrication shops open up, the rate of accidents are also on the increase. Unfortunately governmental organization like OSHA and others have few regulations when it comes to handling and storing these heavy slabs. Trade Organizations like The Marble Institute of American have begun to address these issues but unfortunately this information is not popularly known amongst the thousands of fabrication shops throughout out the US and Canada.

Stone Forensics has served as an expert witness and consultant for many of these cases and can aid attorneys and others in the proper safety procedures to prevent these type of accidents

AIA Presentation of sustainability

dpstradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:36:27 +0000

Stone Forensics in cooperation with Boylan Stone Restoration has just put together a self guided presentation titled “Designing a Sustainable Terrazzo and Stone Restoration and Maintenance Procedure.” This self guided course offers 1.5 CEU for AIA members. For more information and to receive your free copy email us at fhueston@stoneforensics.com

Recommended Stone Care Products

dpstradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:35:46 +0000

Stone Forensics is always asked about where to find the best stone care products such as cleaners, sealer, etc. The best place we have found is StoneCareCentral here is the link http://www.stonecarecentral.com/?Click=2149

The Stone and Tile Show Radio

dpstradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:35:17 +0000

My new Radio Show..The Stone and Tile Show can now be listened to at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred

First show is about doctored and resined stone.

Article archive on Stone, Tile and Terrazzo

dpstradmin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:34:48 +0000

Check out my article archive at www.stoneandtilepros.com. here is a list of some of the informative articles you will find there:

-Moisture- Stone Enemy Number One

-Sustainable Terrazzo Floor Care-Dispelling the Myths

-A New But Old Floor Polishing Procedure for Natural Stone Flooring

-Recrystallization Revisited

-Designing a Sustainable(Green) Floor Maintenance Program

-How to Make a Slippery Floor Safe

-Epoxy vs Polyester for Stone Laminations

-Resin Slabs-The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

-Whats Under Your Carpeting

-Going Green Means More Green($$$$$)in Your Pocket

-Training and Education for the Stone Industry

-Black Granite Fading

-Comparison of Two Maintenance Systems for Stone

-Deicers are Killing your Stone, Concrete and Terrazzo Floors and Stairs

-A Guide To Selecting Granite Countertops

-OSHA and Stone Fabrication

-Are Floor Strippers Safe

-Just Say No to Rugs-Danger Under Foot