In a message dated 12/17/99 1:48:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< Mike:

 Lets not get too logical. You know that the general process of specifications
 writing is to find something that worked once and then use it over and over
and
 over whether it makes sense for the next, next, next project or not.
Otherwise
 each time the person writing the specs would have to think about the
individual
 project. If they do that, they may then be open to liability for having
thought
 rather than providing a standard response. It also means that they have to
know
 enough about the project, the existing materials, the processes, the
 deterioration of materials, what caused the deterioration, repair material
 options ... to be able to make a reasonable decision.  AND WHICH OF YOUR FABU
LOUS CLIENTS IS WILLING TO PAY FOR DECADES OF TESTING TO DETERMINE ALL THIS?

 Do you expect them to understand how to determine an appropriate level of
 surface prep for the existing condition of a material? WHOM AMONG ALL THE
THEMS DO YOU MEAN?
 ...
 and then
 Expect them to select an appropriate repair material based on more that two
 criteria, color and ???? vapor transmission rate.

 I'll bet you leave hay on the roof for Rudolf, don't you.  I GET THE
IMPRESSION OUR ESTEEMED COLLEAGUE IS MORE LIKELY TO LEAVE A GLASS OF WINE FOR
ELIJAH.

 Bryan

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