Forensic Investigations and Inspections
for Ceramic Tile and Stone Failures
- Local Inspectors Nationwide and Canada -
CTaSC is a professional company of expert consultants comprised of accomplished ceramic tile and stone installers, construction scientists and other industry specifalists conveniently located throughout the the USA and Canada. CTaSC provides Expert Witness and Forensic Failure Investigation Services, locally throughout the USA and Canada, Site Inspections, Quality Control Services for Product and Installation Methods, Testing ServicesTraining Programs, Market Research and Outsourcing Services, and Business Planning Consulting to the Ceramic Tile and Stone Industry.
On-Site Forensic Inspection
Forensic Investigation of Ceramic Tile and Stone Installation Failures – CTaSC has "local" inspectors nationwide who will travel to job problem site to inspect, evaluate, and report findings.
CTaSC will investigate and inspect ceramic tile, glass tile, and stone (granite, limestone, travertine, slate, sandstone, marble, etc.) installation applications that includes tile exterior veneers, tile steam rooms, tile showers and bathtubs, tile swimming pools and water fountains, tile floors, tile spas, tile domes, and etc.
CTaSC performs ceramic tile and stone inspections for the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and the Marble Institute of America (MIA). CTaSC provides objective ceramic tile and stone inspections based on Tile Council of America Handbook (TCA) and ANSI standards and based on MIA Dimension Stone Design Manual standards. Click here for fee schedule.
Testing Provided
CTaSC takes a scientific approach to investigations. Complete testing services are available to substantiate investigation findings and to help determine the nature and cause of a ceramic tile or stone failure. ANSI and ASTM testing services are available for qualifying the suitability of ceramic tile, glass tile, natural stone, and installation products for their intended use. Click here for Testing information.
Reporting
As required, CTaSC can provide job site or over-the-phone verbal reports, brief written summaries, or formal Written Reports with photos and video clips as necessary.
Expert Witness
CTaSC is available to perform investigations and provide expert testimony for depositions or court testimony as an Expert Witness. Princial Donato Pompo has many years experience in the industry, he is the past chairman of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America technical committee, he is a member of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), he participates on the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook committee, he sits on the ANSI A108 committee that sets the industry standards. Donato has experience as an installer and as a manufacturer of installation products for ceramic tile and stone. CTaSC performs inspections nationally for both TCNA and MIA. Doanto is a Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR), and he has a biochemistry education with a MBA degree. Donato's associate Steve Raish is a seasoned installer and licensed tile contractor of 30 years, and has also worked for 5 years with a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation materials as a technical advisor and trainer. Donato's associate Tom Domenici is a licensed C54 tile installer, an experienced estimator and superintendent for large tile installation companies, former director of technical services for a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation materials, a past director of the Ceramic Tile Institute, and a graduate of the University of California Berkeley. Donato's associate James Warwick is a retired chemical engineer with a construction background. All of which makes CTaSC effective investigators with substantial credentials. Click here for Donato's CV.
Mediation
CTaSC is available to be involved and to assist in facilitating win-win resolutions for ceramic tile and stone failures as a Consultant and Expert Witness.
Solutions
CTaSC can investigate the cause of problems and provide recommendations for remediation. CTaSC provides installation specifications, and can evaluate products and installation methods for suitability relative to the application for replacement remediation of ceramic tile and stone installation failures. CTaSC provides Quality Control Plans and Quality Control Inspection Services. Click here for more information on Quality Control Services.
Consultation
CTaSC provides consultation and advice regarding ceramic tile or stone installation failures and solutions either over-the-phone or on-site.
Pricing
Price will vary more or less according to how much time and expenses are incurred.
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Committed to:
Integrity - Reliability - Honesty - Timeliness - Quality
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