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Index of Table of Contents

Tile Over Poured-Gypsum Underlayments and Leveling Materials – Note to the Tile Contractor - Sample Letter for Contractor ....93 Tile Over Poured-Gypsum Underlayments and Leveling Materials Caution .............................................................................93 Tile Over Steel Stud Assembly – Sample Letter for the Contractor ..........................................................................................73 Tile Over Wood Sub-Floors – Notes to the Tile Contractor – Sample Letter for Contractor ......................................................... 71 Trowel Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................ 197 Types of Membranes ........................................................................................................................................................106 Underlayment Cracking ....................................................................................................................................................96 Underlayment Cracks and Their Treatment – Sample Letter for the Tile Contractor ..................................................................98 Use of Fast-Setting Mortars to Reduce “Down Time” in Freezers or Coolers .......................................................................... 238 Use of Felt and Similar Products as Crack-Isolation Membrane ............................................................................................337 Use of Porcelain Tiles – Sample Letter ...............................................................................................................................323 Waterproof Membrane Document ......................................................................................................................................112 Wood Windows Precautionary – Letter ..............................................................................................................................261 Zellige Tile Installation and Challenges ..............................................................................................................................128

Index of Contractor Letters

Critical Lighting ............................................................................................................................................................223 Glass Enclosure and Waterproof Systems ......................................................................................................................... 260 Glass Tile ........................................................................................................................................................................ 142 Grouting with 100% Solids Epoxy .....................................................................................................................................308 Movement Joints – Notes to the Tile Contractor................................................................................................................... 24 Penetrations in Completed Waterproofed Tile Assemblies................................................................................................... 263 Proper Preparation and ANSI Requirements for Thin-Set Method _____________________________________________________ 43 Recessed Glass in Tile .....................................................................................................................................................262 Temporary Protection for Tiled Surfaces (A108.02-3.1.5 and 3.1.6) ...........................................................................................16 Testing for Curing Compounds ..........................................................................................................................................59 Tile Over Poured-Gypsum Underlayments and Leveling Materials .......................................................................................... 93 Tile Over Steel Stud Assembly ............................................................................................................................................73 Tile Over Wood Sub-Floors ................................................................................................................................................. 71 Underlayment Cracks and Their Treatment ........................................................................................................................ 98 Use of Porcelain Tiles .......................................................................................................................................................323 Wood Windows ...............................................................................................................................................................261

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