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#13 Failed epoxy screeds
A tricky episode discussing what looks to be a failed epoxy screed in a shower recess. Epoxy screeds are used in countless wet areas, so
understanding what could have gone wrong in this particular installation is important for everyone in the resin flooring industry.
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Resin Flooring Site Supervisor for the past 5 years, specialising in anti-skid surfacing. |
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Jonathan has run his own plumbing company for over 20 years, with more recent experience in the offshore plumbing. |
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A recent move into insurance does not detract from Christopher's track record with epoxy for the past 10 years. |
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A multiskilled floor layer with over 20 years experience in the industry. |
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Benjamin has 20 years in the flooring removal and preparation field. |
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BDMs sit on the "other side" of the desk, but tend to feel the pain of their decisions. With over 15 years in the trade, Dean would have been required to troubleshoot his fair share of jobs. |
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Experienced floor layer including carpet, vinyl and timber finishing. More recent polished concrete and resin flooring. Now owns and operates a floor covering retail outlet. |
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Supporting the floor preparation equipment market for past few years, John is always wanting to learn. |
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Paul has a long history in waterproofing, starting in in the family business over 30 years ago (by my rough calculations). |
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We need people like Stephen who have knowledge on the manufacturing, technical and installation of resin flooring. Another 40 year veteran of the resin flooring industry! |
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Knowledgeable guy that has been in industry for over 20 years. Broad understanding and interest from prep underlayment and coatings through to polishing. Applies his education to challenging jobs. |
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Educated in Ceramic Engineering, has spent last 25 years covering all aspects of tile and stone flooring. |
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Over 38 years of broad experience with screeds, resin and cementitious flooring, as well as polished concrete. |
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After a 30 years history in the construction industry, the last five years have seen John focus in on the resin bound flooring market. |
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Over 30 years doing everything from interior & exterior decorative, to industrial epoxy and cement coatings. Also a specialist in waterproofing, concrete sealing and repairs. |
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Nearly 20 years in the industry - would have seen a lot of projects and problems in that time frame. |
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With over 29 years of hands-on experience in the concrete prep and polishing, Josh has a lot of valuable insights. His best trait is his willingness to share his lessons. |
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38 years laying resin floors. He must have great knees and a strong back!! (And a ridiculous amount of knowledge tucked in behind his beard.) |
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Ahmed has over 5 years in general contracting with the majority in epoxy works. |
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Background in building products, now specialising in the specification market. 10 years in the game. |
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Interesting and diverse experience, with at least 10 of those years in the resins field. |
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If I understand the translation properly, Samuel has worked in the resin flooring field for the past 10 years after a long maintenance history in a Coca Cola plant. |
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23 years of construction industry experience with ceramic/stone tile installation and waterproofing. |
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