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Builders labourer wrecked my layout yesterday
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Steve, <br /> <br />I can only guess how you must feel right now. <br /> <br />It doesn't look like these guys know what they are doing. Any cement guy knows that cement dust is very bad and should not be haphazardly blasted everywhere. The stuff is bad to breath, corrossive to certain finishes and gets fine grit in stuff that will not come out . To cut blocks in a doorway to an enclosed space and fill the room with so much dust that you cant see the other side of the room is irresponsible at the very least. <br /> <br />I guarrantee you that there are people who would have already called the contractor and raised hell over this. Even if he is your friend, I don't think you should let him off of the hook here. What about the other stuff in your garage besides the layout? Tools, bikes skis, lawnmower etc....Covering them all with fine cement dust is at minimum a huge mess, at worst some would be ruined..... <br /> <br />Part of the responsibility of the contractor is to not ruin nearby items and to keep a clean work space. This guy is failing in these areas.....I would call him and have a chat about this. Down play the train and focus on this wisdom of cutting block inside a building. Contractors will often take the "whats the big deal" approach about messes they make. Good ones don't. If your friend is on the level he will take some responsibilty here. <br /> <br />I would clean up what you can as quickly as possible to minimize the damage to stuff from the dust. You may not be able to save the layout, but what I've seen, it is worth trying.. <br /> <br />Even if he is your friend, I would watch the crew like a hawk for the duration of this project.
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