07-28-2014, 05:19 AM
All architects and contractors CAN but the questions is WILL they. There are a lot of wood heads out there who don't want to learn anything new. If any unskilled homeowner can successfully use these systems then any competent contractor can... but a lot of people are resistant to changing their methods.
When the Keaau high school went up I tried to show them how they could save half a million dollars. The response was: We make 15% on the job. Saving $500,000 means we lose $75,000 in profits. They weren't interested.
Every product has it's limits but in general I can say that arches and curves can be done. It is understanding a material's limits and designing with them that is key.... which is why we usually do the plans in house. But I welcome any and all contractors and architects.
When the Keaau high school went up I tried to show them how they could save half a million dollars. The response was: We make 15% on the job. Saving $500,000 means we lose $75,000 in profits. They weren't interested.
Every product has it's limits but in general I can say that arches and curves can be done. It is understanding a material's limits and designing with them that is key.... which is why we usually do the plans in house. But I welcome any and all contractors and architects.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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