February 22, 2024

EP #078: The Role of ASTM in Concrete and Flooring - A Comedy of Errors

48 minutes

In this episode, Seth interviews Jim Kaylor from Durability

Consultants about ASTM F6 and ASTM F710. They discuss the role of ASTM in the construction industry and the slow process of developing standards. They also delve into the issue of moisture in resilient flooring and the limitations of ASTM F710.

Jim shares his insights on proposed changes to the standard and

emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different stakeholders. They conclude by highlighting the significance of good concrete and flooring practices and exploring alternative solutions such as polishing and enhancing concrete.

Takeaways

ASTM plays a crucial role in the construction

industry by developing standards for various materials and practices.

The process of developing ASTM standards is slow

and involves collaboration between different stakeholders.

Moisture is a significant issue in resilient

flooring, and ASTM F710 provides guidelines for addressing this problem.

There is a need for improvements in ASTM F710 to

address the complexities of flooring installation and ensure successful outcomes.

Good concrete and flooring practices, as well as

coordination between different trades, are essential for avoiding flooring failures.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Ways to Support the Podcast

03:32 Introduction to ASTM and its Importance

07:41 The Role of Committees and the Slow Process of ASTM

12:20 The Issue of Moisture in Resilient Flooring

18:45 The Limitations of ASTM F710

23:39 The Need for Collaboration and Coordination

30:04 Proposed Changes to ASTM F710

36:21 Addressing the Whole Flooring Process

41:31 The Importance of Good Concrete and Flooring Practices

46:12 Alternative Solutions: Polishing and Enhancing

Concrete

47:20 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Episode References

Guest: Jim Kaylor | Durability Consultants | ⁠[email protected]

Guest Website:⁠ https://durabilityconsultants.com

Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker

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