On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:03:55 +0100, "IMM" wrote:
"Andy Hall" wrote in message
.. .
It does, however, illustrate
that there can be installation
problems,
That is the case with any construction method.
Of course. However, this one is marketed as being simple to do and
idiotproof. It isn't, and when things do go wrong, they are
expensive to fix.
This is not necessarily a reason not to use the technology, but the
suppliers should at least be honest in their claims - it is not all
plain sailing.
and I already mentioned the
potential for infestations.
Which is not a point in the UK, and will no longer be a point in the US.
Rodents and insects are present here.
Neither is intended to say that
this technology may not have some use,
but it is certainly not without its share of issues.
What isues are those?
Already covered.
When compiling a list of advantage and disadvantages the disadvantages are
few and far between.
There are certainly some, and when they arise, the implications are
substantial. Removing entire roofs and walls is not everybody's
idea of fun.
In terms of the end result and the implications of putting it right,
it doesn't matter whether it is the material or the way it is
installed. However, it is clearly not as idiot proof as the
manufacturers would like to claim.
It is idiot proof if you follow the instructions.
If something were as idiot proof as the manufacturers claim, it would
not be a problem.
Unless used as part of a factory prefabricated construction, mistakes
can be made.
If you don't follow the
instruction with IKEA furniture it wobbles.
In any event, a manufacturer is hardly
likely to say that problems are
inherent in his product, is he?
An official report put it squarly with shoddy workmanship.
You can buy the SIP Association report if you like:
http://www.sips.org/publications/stuff.html
I'll skip that. It's very easy for manufacturers to blame shoddy
workmanship, and undoubtedly this is a problem.
However, they should not then market their product and technology as
idiot proof when it plainly is not.
You can't have it both ways.
..andy
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