Blame the Low Bid,
Not the Roof
To the Editor:
I read with interest the article on
page 7 of the May issue entitled "Flat-
Roofed Schools Get Bad Rap in Mass."
Apparently, the sponsors of Bill
H1080 did not thoroughly research flatroof
problems. If a roof is properly
designed and if proper materials are
specified, properly used and properly
installed, that roof will not leak and will
last as long as a sloped roof. I believe the
sponsors are addressing the wrong
problem, as not all flat roofs leak. I
believe the problem is with the
government's bidding requirements in
having to accept the "low bidder."
If there are a few bad or questionable
legislators, are we to