Michael H. DeanMichael H. Dean is owner at Coatesville, Pa.-based Dean's Hardwood Flooring.Legal AdviceA Job-Site Waiver Doesn't Protect a Contractor in CourtIn this industry, installers are often under incredible pressure to get things done as fast as possible. The wood flooring guys are one of the last subs on the job, and time and money are often both short by the time they arrive. That creates a lot of pressure to take shortcuts or ignore industry specs in hopes of creating a happy homeowner or GC. Many guys talk about going ahead with a job as long as the builder or homeowner sign a form to release the installer from responsibility if the floor fails. But will that really protect you from liability? Recently I was on an inspection that ended up being a legal lesson for anyone installing wood floors; here is that story.How do you keep employees happy and productive during tough times? Keep these tips in mind:December 6, 2010Page 1 of 1Top StoriesContractingBlending Personality With Practicality: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Truck and Van ContestGet ready to rev your engines and roll into the world of wood flooring pros’ work vehicles. The WFB Truck & Van Contest celebrates pros' trucks and vans with categories for Best Exterior Graphics, Most Organized Interior, Most Unusual Work Vehicle and Biggest Disaster.DesignAnimator’s Studio is Transformed With a Herringbone Pencil FloorSubfloor PrepSelf-Leveler 101: How We Do It Before Installing Wood FlooringParquetTransformative Flooring Design Illuminates HomeSponsor ContentA Complicated Challenge: Refinishing the Tavern on the Green
