2. Resinous Flooring Systems for Cannabis Facilities (Feat. Michael Greenblatt)

Due to changing laws and regulations, the cannabis industry has seen massive growth in the last several years. This growth has led to major capital investments and new construction as producers look to build new facilities in which to produce cannabis. During this next episode, we talk about all the factors that are needed to make a good resinous flooring recommendation for one of these facilities. All this and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:38 - Introduction to Michael Greenblatt and Surface Technology
• 2:48 - The Cannabis Industry and Its Similarities to the Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage Industries
• 5:43 - The Construction Process Knowledge Gaps in the Cannabis Industry
• 8:06 - Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industy
• 10:55 - Why You Shouldn't Just Buy a Flooring System off the Shelf
• 12:26 - Security Regulations on Projects in the Cannabis Industry
• 14:54 - The Requirements for Cleanroom Floors and Walls
• 15:57 - The Benefits of Resinous Floor and Wall Systems
• 18:06 - Floor and Wall System Recommendations for Cannabis Facilities
• 20:23 - The Benefits of Urethane Cement
• 22:07 - Urethane Cement vs. Epoxy Mortars
• 23:17 - The Importance of Using a Qualified Flooring Installer
• 24:24 - Chemical Resistance Requirements in a Cannabis Facility
• 27:14 - The Importance of Reflective and Light-Colored Flooring in a Cannabis Growing Facility
• 30:18 - Why You Shouldn't Leave Concrete Bare
• 33:18 - The Future of the Cannabis Industry
• 36:07 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
• 39:20 - Closing Remarks
• 40:35 - "Tech Tips"