Seam Overheated
Seam Overheated (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Seam overheating is an installation-origin condition that occurs when excessive heat is applied during hot-melt seam construction. When heat exceeds the tolerance of the carpet backing, seam tape, or pile yarns, localized distortion may occur directly above the seam line. The result is typically a recessed, compressed, or permanently altered seam profile confined to the width of the seam tape. The condition forms at installation and does not independently establish a
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