Designers get specific with specs
Builders are not designers and yet, for many reasons, they are often making product and detail decisions on site. One answer is for designers to provide more detailed, clear design specifications.
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Builders are not designers and yet, for many reasons, they are often making product and detail decisions on site. One answer is for designers to provide more detailed, clear design specifications.
Corrosion. Insulation. Compliance paths.
Different types of stainless steel will react differently to environmental conditions so, like all building products, substituting one type for another should not be done lightly.
When owners request substitutions, contractors should always seek clarification from the designer or principal, and designers should be proactive in advising clients of any departures from plans.