RE: [GBlist] Linoleum Crisis

["Harry" <psa@nauticom.net>]

I wonder if this can be caused by sealing the concrete before applying
adhesive.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Hardaway [mailto:Doug_Hardaway@cpcc.cc.nc.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 1:22 PM
> To: greenbuilding@crest.org
> Cc: Daniel Spinicci
> Subject: [GBlist] Linoleum Crisis
>
>
> Greetings:  I am an architect representing a community
> college that completed construction of a 3 story 116,000 SF
> classroom facility in Fall 1998.  Forbo linoleum (Marmoleum
> tile) was installed in the main circulation areas on all
> three levels in July and August 1998, about 6 to 8 months
> after the slabs were poured.  In late 1998 we noticed that
> some of the tiles were curling up on the edges, creating an
> unsightly tripping hazard.  After some analysis of the
> concrete floor, adhesive, and tile, the manufacturer and
> installer could not determine the cause, but they did agree
> to replace the problem areas in August 1999.  Additional
> areas were replaced in March 2000.  Today there are about 110
> problem areas with most of them on the middle floor.
> This web site is an incredible resource!  I have already
> corresponded with John Straube and Sarah Holland via this
> site and they have been a tremendous help.  Likewise, I think
> I am aware of the myriad of issues that could be contributing
> to this continuous problem, and we are looking into those
> issues.    The purpose of this plea is to learn if anyone
> else is experiencing similar problems with linoleum tiles.
> If so, please contact me as soon as possible.  Thank you for
> your help.      Doug Hardaway AIA
>
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