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Joe Grady

Joe Grady has more than 30 years experience in all types of floor installations. His special expertise includes moisture and related problems.
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Namba's World: Documentation, Documentation, Documentation

Joe Grady
January 24, 2006
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With so much litigation occurring in the construction trades it is vital for documentation of installations prior to, during, and post installation. Remember the old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, that saying holds so true if you ever end up having to defend yourself.
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From the Technical Expert: Bonding to Gypsum Underlayment, Part 2

Joe Grady
October 13, 2005
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Gypsum concrete is pumped into place over acceptable substrates. It is usually placed over structurally sound concrete or precast at a minimum depth of 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch. It may also be cast over structurally sound plywood.
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From the Technical Expert: Questionable Substrates for Ceramic Tile and Dimensional Stone

Joe Grady
July 22, 2005
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As basic as it may appear, the installer's acceptance of a substrate for installing ceramic or stone tile continues to present problems for the trade and subsequently for the industry.
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Why Are There So Many Wood Flooring Complaints?

Joe Grady
April 7, 2005
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The number and frequency of wood flooring problems may seem high and costly. However, based on the fantastic acceptance of wood flooring in today's flooring market, the number of complaints may be explainable and not yet unusual.
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From the Technical Expert: Thin-Setting Problems

Joe Grady
January 19, 2005
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There are a variety of thin-setting materials, thin-set mortar being only one.
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From the Technical Expert: Concrete Properties and Slab Preparation

Joe Grady
October 18, 2004
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Many still call concrete cement. Concrete is a selected mixture of Portland Cement, fine sand aggregate, coarse aggregate, water and various chemicals to allow for hot, frigid weather, workability, etc.
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Concrete Actions

Joe Grady
May 21, 2004
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For something that appears as simple and explainable as concrete, there are many actions that occur during the placement and life of this important substance.
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Moisture Control Update

Joe Grady
March 9, 2004
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What's new in the area of moisture control?
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Moisture Update

Joe Grady
December 8, 2003
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The Straight Facts on Poured Gypsum Underlayments

Joe Grady
October 16, 2003
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Poured gypsum underlayments have assumed a place alongside plywood, Portland cement concrete and oriented strand board (OSB) in the universe of underlayment products.
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