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Floor Inspections - Services
- Floor Inspections
- Consulting
- Concrete Testing
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Wrinkles in Carpet -
Cupping in Bamboo Floor -
Bubbles in Vinyl -
Blister in Veneer -
Uneven Color _ Seams -
Sheen Variation in Finish -
Cause of Squeaks and Buckling -
Discoloration -
Seam Problems
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE?
MANUFACTURER: Responsible for visible or latent
defects in the flooring.
INSTALLER: Responsible for installations that is not
to manufacturer or industry standards.
CONSUMER: Responsible for any problems
maintenance related.
SPECIFIER: Responsible for any product installed
in a use for which it is not designed.
ACTS OF NATURE: Defined as situations or conditions
beyond the control of man.
DO YOU HAVE THESE PROBLEMS?
HARDWOOD & LAMINATE: Buckling, Blisters, Cupping,
Gapping, Hole s, Sheen Variation, Squeaking
CARPET: Color Loss Stains, Fading, Fuzzing, Streaks,
Seam Problems, Uneven Color, Wrinkles
VINYL & RUBBER: Seams Failing, Bubbles, Discoloration
A certified inspector is trained to render independent conclusions based on the specifics of the claim. This will Include a defined issue, history, detailed physical decription, site environment, testing, applicable industry standards & cause.
Consulting - Services
- Floor Inspections
- Consulting
- Concrete Testing
A PROACTIVE APPROACH SAVES
A proactive approach saves the hardship of product dissatisfaction or failure. Whether it's product specification, verifying installation complaince or troubleshooting, we provide expert advice for the project from start to finish.
Our consulting approach saves you time & money. We do the research and consult on manufacturing specifications, installation requirements & subfloor conditions. We provide useful data, you make an informed decision with confidence.
WE DO THE RESEARCH & VERIFY
Do you require a review of a specified product?
We will evaluate the manufacturer's specifications &
confirm they are appropriate for the intended end use.
We can verify that the manufacturer's installation
guidelines are being followed.
Has the subsurface been tested for moisture?
We verify that substrates are dry according to test
methods recommended by flooring manufacturers.
Is the job site ready for finished flooring?
We measure, log, record temperature & humidity
readings prior to, during & after the installation.
Concrete Testing - Services
- Floor Inspections
- Consulting
- Concrete Testing
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Calcium Chloride ASTM F1869 -
In-Situ RH probes ASTM F2170 -
pH Meter Reading -
Test Site Locations -
Impedance Concrete Meter -
pH Paper Testing ASTM F710-11 -
In-Situ RH Hood ASTM F2420 -
ASTM F1869 Test Results
Why Independent Moisture Testing?
All floor covering & applied coating manufacturers specify that concrete substrates, regardless of age must be tested for moisture & alkalinity before being installed.
In every situation, when we have inspected flooring failures, it was found the tests were not done to ASTM International Standards & the results were invalid.
Floor covering & applied coating manufacturers will not warranty their products if they are improperly installed.
Avoid Costly Flooring Failures
An independent, third party performing & certifying
the test results is the best way to guarantee the
accuracy and acceptability of the results.
Certified testing is a fraction of the cost of replacing a failed floor.
We are an independent, third party certified for doing the following ASTM International Test Methods.
ASTM F1869-11 ASTM F2170-11
ASTM F710-11 ASTM F2420-11
ABOUT About Us
Jeff Whittington of Whittco & Meiso, Inc. is an independent nationally certified floor covering inspector providing objective, reliable, factual
analysis of floor covering concerns and concrete
slab moisture testing.
Since 1984, Jeff Whittington has been providing objective, analytical and ethical service to the flooring industry.
Floor Covering Inspections & Consulting Services
•Carpet •Ceramic •Hardwood •Laminate•Rubber
Tile & Sheet Goods •Vinyl Tile & Sheet Goods
•Product Evaluation
•Verify Installation Compliance
•Carpet Maintenance Programs & Training
Expert Witness Testimony
Concrete Substrate Moisture Testing
•ASTM F-710-11 •ASTM F-1869-11
•ASTM F-2170-11 •ASTM F-2420-11
Carpet Corrections
•Feather Blending •Pile Grafting
•Micro Shearing •Spot Dyeing
Certifications, Memberships & Training
•ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute
•NWFA Wood Flooring Inspector (#CP214106)
•AFS Commercial Carpet Inspector
•ICR Ceramic Tile & Senior Carpet Inspector (#08)
•NALFA Certified Laminate Flooring Inspector
•IICRC Practicing Senior Carpet Inspector (1987)
•FCITS Senior Carpet Inspector (1989)
•NICFI Floor Covering Inspector's Association
•WFCA World Floor Covering Association
•HAWAII Licensed Flooring Contractor (#C-19174)
Whittco & Meiso, Inc. is a nationally certified floor covering inspection company that specializes in investigation & failure analysis for these floor coverings.
We inspect warranty claims for manufacturing defects, installation failures and perform certified concrete slab moisture testing using ASTM International Protocols.
