2/18/2008
5:50:15 PM 

Re: concrete moisture ?? #2
Posted By Chuck Coffer on 2/18/2008 at 5:22 PM
" If there is flooring on concrete and it is being removed and replaced should it be tested."


That is an excellent question.

Here is the skinny. If its same for same, testing isn't necessary. If its a matter of taking up something like solid vinyl and replacing it with something more permeable, testing is a waste of time. If, however, you are taking up something permeable and replacing it with something impermeable, you would be wise to test.

p.s. All the above is based on the assumption that the existing floor is showing no signs of moisture related failure.

Truly-- Chuck,--just as most all in our industry are behind the times.

If you are taking one goods off the floor and wanting to put down another, taking-up the old will teach you all you need to know--and that includes wheather or not you should put down impermeable goods.

Like the Red Indian used to do so well,--read the signs.

2/18/2008
6:34:48 PM 

If customers want expensive testing done, hey, do it if you want, but consider, if another person like myself walks in behind you--because the people or businesses are smart enough to get 3 bids and reasons for those bids, you will look like you are waaay behind the times, if you charge for testing and then I come in and with what's there, prove to them what they need and don't, as well as how best to care for it.

Most people are like chuck, they don't think before they open their mouths, hence they can never open their own businesses and stay in business. That's why people like chuck always work for others.

2/19/2008
10:48:59 PM 

Did chuck write something wrong?

where is the article??