What Lurks Under Your Floors?

There are many reasons flooring systems fail and moisture is one of the biggest culprits. This presentation will teach design professionals how excess moisture in concrete slabs can lead to flooring system failures. It also covers methods for testing concrete slabs prior to the installation of flooring systems and presents potential solutions to prevent flooring system failures due to moisture.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  

1: Understand how flooring systems can be negatively affected by excess moisture in concrete slabs.

2: Understand ASTM test methods available for testing concrete slabs.

3: Identify where excess moisture in concrete slabs originates.

4: Identify possible solutions for mitigating excess moisture in concrete slabs to ensure successful installation of flooring solutions.                             

SPEAKER & BIO:                  

SPEAKER(S) BIO(S):

Jack Whitworth became a part of Aquafin in August 2017 and currently holds the positions of National Grouting Division Manager and Regional Manager for our Western US territory. Bringing over 32 years of experience in sales and marketing of construction materials, he has collaboratively engaged with engineers, architects, distributors, contractors and owners. Jack excels in developing specifications for projects and providing technical application knowledge on job sites. As a decorated Army veteran, Jack's extensive construction and repair expertise encompasses general buildings, bridges, highways, airport pavements, water and wastewater infrastructure, marine structures, mining, tunneling, locks, and dams. His contributions make Jack an invaluable asset to our team, the design community, and contractors.

Steve Bradway’s career in the commercial construction materials industry began in 1990 and has encompassed concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing and flooring technologies. He joined Aquafin in 2012 and has been responsible for growing sales and broadening the product offerings. In addition to overseeing the sales organization he is focused on strategic growth and acquisition.

Meeting Location: Grapevine Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Address: 200 Vine St E, Grapevine, TX 76051

Registration start time: 11:30 am

Presentation begins: 12:00 pm

Member Cost: $30

Mon-Member/Guest Cost:    $40