We're on a job right now and part of it is to re-do a small ensuite. Typical subdivision stuff, tile on mesh 1/4" thick. My apprentice, not knowing any better says "why not just use 1/4" cement board?"
Well, that started it, poor guy, all the way home I'm telling him about all the **** out there, and that I'm not going to be a part of it. I want to construct buildings and renos that will last a LONG time.
Buildings, at least 100yrs. Renos are somewhat controlled by the amount of money the client has to spend. But using the tile as an example, if it isn't going to last 30-40 yrs. then I'm not doing it.
It seems every day someone is coming up with some fast, easy way/material to do the job cheaper. Most of this stuff is designed to last a few years at best I think. It's an ongoing battle to convince the HO to spend the money to do a job that will last.
Ok, so how long are you building for ?
Well, that started it, poor guy, all the way home I'm telling him about all the **** out there, and that I'm not going to be a part of it. I want to construct buildings and renos that will last a LONG time.
Buildings, at least 100yrs. Renos are somewhat controlled by the amount of money the client has to spend. But using the tile as an example, if it isn't going to last 30-40 yrs. then I'm not doing it.
It seems every day someone is coming up with some fast, easy way/material to do the job cheaper. Most of this stuff is designed to last a few years at best I think. It's an ongoing battle to convince the HO to spend the money to do a job that will last.
Ok, so how long are you building for ?