A Building Is Not a Boat: The Architect Who Used “Boat Paint” as Roof Sealant

Send us Fan Mail When an architect accepts a commission to replace a leaky roof, does the client have any reason to doubt that proper materials and careful oversight will be used? In this tale of an architect specifying an unsuitable, cheap product alternative to save their client a few bucks, you’ll discover how one impulsive substitution and lax review turned trust into a year-long nightmare of leaky roofs, lost revenue, and shattered reputations, revealing hard lessons every architect must heed before attempting to save a buck at any cost. Connect with Pro-Demnity: Leave a Review Follow us on LinkedIn Access our Risk Education Library Speak with a Risk Services Expert if you’re an Ontario architect seeking guidance for a risk management issue. Thank you for listening.