MELBOURNE, FL: Tile failures are one of the most frustrating and expensive problems faced by contractors, consultants, and architects. Whether it’s cracking, debonding, or discoloration, diagnosing the root cause can be a minefield of guesswork and finger pointing. That’s where Frederick M. Hueston’s new book, The Tile Failure Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosing, Testing, and Understanding Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Problems, comes in.
Written by one of the stone and tile industry’s leading forensic experts, this no-nonsense manual strips away the confusion and lays out exactly how to identify, test, and understand tile problems step by step.
“This book isn’t just about theory,” says Hueston. “It’s built from decades of real world inspections, lab testing, and expert witness work. Every failure tells a story, and I wanted to teach professionals how to read that story accurately.”
Inside the 200 plus page guide, readers will find:
- Straightforward explanations of common tile failures like cracking, debonding, warping, and optical hazing.
- Clear descriptions of testing methods and diagnostic tools used in the field.
- Case studies showing how to distinguish product defects from installation or design errors.
- Cross referenced standards from ANSI, ASTM, and ISO for writing solid, defensible reports.
- Flowcharts, checklists, and tables designed for quick, on site use.
The Tile Failure Manual is written in plain language, making complex concepts easy to grasp without dumbing them down. It’s a working manual meant to ride along to job sites, labs, and courtrooms.
Hueston, the founder of Stone Forensics, has spent more than 40 years investigating tile and stone failures across the U.S. and abroad. He’s recognized throughout the industry as a trusted educator, author, and consultant who’s trained countless inspectors and restoration professionals.
The Tile Failure Manual is now available in paperback on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g1J0LvL
For interviews, review copies, or speaking requests, contact Frederick M. Hueston at [email protected] or 321-514-6845.
Frederick M. Hueston is an author, consultant, and forensic investigator specializing in stone and tile failures. He has written more than 50 books and manuals for the industry and is the founder of Stone Forensics, where he provides inspection, training, and expert witness services worldwide.
