EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 17 MIN
A Building Is Not a Boat: The Architect Who Used “Boat Paint” as Roof Sealant
from The Claims-Free Architect · host Pro-Demnity Insurance Company
Send us Fan MailWhen 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 LinkedInAccess our Risk Education LibrarySpeak with a Risk Services Expert if you’re an Ontario architect seeking guidance for a risk management issue.Thank you for listening.
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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 mus...
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