a close inspection |
BY ROBERT BLOCHINGER AND PENNY SURES
A qualified Inspector can visit the site and determine the suitability of the environment if a hardwood or bamboo product is being considered . This individual can also review the warranty of the selected flooring , and explain some of the more technical aspects to the end user .
How and When to Call In a Certified Flooring Inspector , ( Third Party )
BEFORE THE BLAME
As inspectors , it is customary for us to become involved in a flooring installation after the fact ; contacted when there is a failure or perception of failure in the eyes of the end user . We come to a job prepared to assess the conditions that are found to be unsatisfactory and determine the cause ; manufacturing , maintenance , installation and / or specification . That being when the flooring product has a negative condition that compromises the performance , appearance or use of the product .
When an inspector is called , his or her background within the flooring industry is critical to solution of the issues at hand . Their experience , education , ( certification ), and training should be for that product which has the issues .
A qualified inspector can visit the site and determine the suitability of the environment if a hardwood or bamboo product is being considered . This individual can also review the warranty of the selected flooring , and explain some of the more technical aspects to the end user . With the advent of the Internet , the end user gets a lot of information that is often misunderstood . Inspectors are experts within the flooring industry ; our guidance will prevent negative issues after installation .
In the case of hardwood and bamboo flooring , environmental conditions are critical . In some climates , the indoor relative humidity can be out of the manufacturers recommended range . An independent inspector can note these conditions ahead of time and the end user will have an opportunity to decide whether it makes sense for them .
In addition to the environment in which the floor will be installed , its anticipated use should also be considered . Some flooring products will require periodic maintenance that should be performed by qualified specialists .
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