Dr. Loferski is an expert on the current locking systems for Glue down and Floating planks.
He has also done extensive research on the effects of moisture / water on OSB and Plywood.
Creep
Dr. Loferski will start our program with an hour of basic Wood Anatomy and an introduction to Wood and Moisture
Dr. Bond is a kiln Drying expert. He will continue after Dr. Loferski with his unique knowledge of wood and moisture, and the effects in our environments.
He teaches kiln drying to lumber yards and troubleshoots problems they are having.
He will teach us the truth about Checks, Splits, and Honey Comb.
Dr. Hindman is our engineer expert and wood.
He will teach us what happens to the support systems after espouse to moisture during construction and afterwards.
MOE
Creep
Sag
and how these are important issues for floor professionals.
Monday 8:15 - 8:30 Check in
Dr. Loferski - The basic Wood Anatomy and which it is important to understand in relation to moisture and wood flooring
Wood and moisture and how wood behaves in its moisture relationships
1:30 - 2:15 Delmhorst Meters Presentation, all who attend receive a 10% discount for their new meters.
Modus of Elasticity (MOE) and our support systems
Creep, Sag, Mechanical Sorption Creep in relation to wood's reaction to moisture
Span loads
How to measure these issues.
Inactivations of Veneers - Engineered Wood Manufacturing Defects.
The Good, The Bad and Worse of Engineered Wood Flooring
How do the different locking systems work?
A special section on Laminates HDF and MDF Cores
The effects of moisture on OSB and Plywood and ALL OUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLOORING!
After the class, sign up for a 10% discount on your new Tramex Meter.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday is "mop up day".
Henri Carr and Lee Tucker, along with the Professors, will fill in any class gaps, and teach how to apply this special knowledge from the Professors' Classes.
We know Dr. Hindman and Dr. Bond will need extra time from their classes.
Each attendee will provide their resume and photograph for their one year Free Page On the Guild Website
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