We offer a range of services, including on-site inspections, technical evaluations, and failure investigations. Our expertise extends to adhesion testing and coating assessments, providing valuable training for owners, engineers, and contractors, along with assistance in specification writing.
Need to verify coating performance, conduct coating assessments, investigate a failure, or confirm specification compliance? I offer adhesion testing in accordance with ASTM standards, along with practical interpretation of the results to assist you in making informed decisions. Additionally, I provide on-site inspection services and expertise in specification writing to further support your project needs.
Making Informed Decisions Before You Overcoat
A coating condition survey, which includes coating assessments and adhesion testing, provides the necessary information to evaluate the existing coating system. This process helps identify potential risks and is essential for conducting failure investigations. By combining insights from on-site inspections with careful specification writing, you can determine whether overcoating, repair, or complete replacement is the best path forward.
Practical, real-world training developed from more than 40 years of experience in the protective coatings industry. Our customized programs guide contractors, inspectors, engineers, owners, and manufacturers in conducting thorough coating assessments, performing adhesion testing, and managing failure investigations. This expertise helps improve coating performance, reduce failures, and make informed decisions during on-site inspections and specification writing.
Clear, Complete Coating Specifications—Done Right
Specifications are among the most critical documents in any coating project. Unfortunately, they often fall short, being incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent—leading to confusion, costly delays, or even coating failures. Effective specification writing is essential to avoid these issues.
I can assist you in developing clear, detailed, and accurate specifications that eliminate ambiguity. This process includes adhesion testing and coating assessments to ensure every stakeholder is aligned from start to finish. Additionally, I offer on-site inspection and failure investigations to prevent problems before they start.
Experienced Oversight That Protects Your Coating Investment
Third-party inspectors play a critical role in coating projects, ensuring that surface preparation, application, and curing are performed precisely according to specification. Their oversight includes crucial tasks such as adhesion testing and coating assessments, helping to prevent costly errors, delays, and premature failures.
With over 40 years in the coatings industry, as an applicator, contractor, and inspector, along with over two decades in the Technical Service Department of a major coating manufacturer, I bring a broad, hands-on perspective to every project. As an AMPP Coating Inspection Program instructor, I’ve also trained professionals in what it takes to do the job right, including effective specification writing and failure investigations.
We have the expertise to conduct on-site inspections that keep your project on track and ensure it’s completed to the highest standards.
Understanding Coating Failures—And Solving Them
Coating failures can and do happen—sometimes without a clear cause. With over 20 years of experience conducting in-depth failure investigations and performing adhesion testing, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to uncover the root cause quickly and accurately.
Whether your failure is straightforward or complex, we have the expertise to conduct thorough coating assessments and guide an on-site inspection to help you determine exactly what went wrong—and how to prevent it in the future. Additionally, our services include specification writing to ensure that your future projects are set up for success.
Coating Manufacturers require detailed coating assessments, particularly for legal professionals needing technical coating opinions. Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies often engage in failure investigations related to coatings. Asset Owners & Operators, along with Engineers and Design Professionals, may also benefit from on-site inspection services. Inspection Firms and Contractors frequently utilize specification writing to ensure compliance and quality.
