{"product_id":"when-disaster-strikes-stone-frederick-m-hueston-9798186407027","title":"When Disaster Strikes Stone: A Practical Guide to Inspecting, Cleaning, and Restoring Marble, Natural Stone, Tile, and Terrazzo After Fire and Water D","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater intrusion, flooding, fire damage, mold, structural movement, and contamination can turn even the most durable flooring systems into complex restoration challenges. Knowing whether a floor can be successfully restored or requires replacement demands more than experience. It requires a systematic, evidence-based approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive reference manual, internationally recognized stone and tile consultant \u003cb\u003eFrederick M. Hueston\u003c\/b\u003e shares more than 45 years of real-world experience investigating and solving some of the industry's most challenging flooring failures. Written for restoration contractors, stone and tile professionals, inspectors, consultants, insurance adjusters, facility managers, and expert witnesses, this book provides practical guidance for evaluating disaster-damaged stone, tile, and terrazzo flooring systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Investigate moisture-related flooring failures\u003cbr\u003e- Evaluate stone, tile, and terrazzo after floods, plumbing leaks, fires, and other disasters\u003cbr\u003e- Differentiate cosmetic damage from structural failure\u003cbr\u003e- Use moisture meters, infrared imaging, and hollow sounding effectively\u003cbr\u003e- Identify contamination and determine appropriate cleaning methods\u003cbr\u003e- Decide when restoration is appropriate and when replacement is necessary\u003cbr\u003e- Prepare technically sound inspection reports and insurance documentation\u003cbr\u003e- Troubleshoot difficult and recurring flooring failures using a systematic approach\u003cbr\u003e- Avoid common restoration mistakes that lead to repeat failures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with detailed illustrations, photographs, decision trees, field checklists, sample reports, and practical troubleshooting guides, this manual is designed to serve as both a training resource and a day-to-day field reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are inspecting a single residential floor or evaluating a large commercial loss, this book provides the technical knowledge and proven procedures needed to make confident, defensible restoration decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you restore, inspect, specify, or investigate hard surface flooring, this manual belongs on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frederick M. Hueston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798186407027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.86d","brand":"Frederick M. Hueston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665842802943,"sku":"9798186407027","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/when-disaster-strikes-stone-frederick-m-hueston-9798186407027","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}