Proper Wrapping
To the Editor:
Thank you for the insights into the
proper way to install housewrap
("Wrapping the House: Do's & Don'ts,
3/00). I can see that I have made a few
mistakes, but now I have no doubt
about the proper way to tackle flashing
and wrapping details. We do have
a brake and use it.
Al Brand
Valhalla, N.Y.
Competing With the Big Boxes
To the Editor:
I enjoyed Paul Eldrenkamp's article on
charging for estimates (Strictly Business,
3/00). Although I agree that we should
not charge for estimates, I think the dialogue
about what is "included" in a
package of services is important.
I have observed an "unbundling"
trend in services from lawyering to
home improvement. Some lawyers