To be honest I believe your concern expresses what's wrong with our profession. Your choice is better, I agree, but jezzzz, IT'S HER HOUSE, SHE LIVES THERE. She paid for your professional advice, not for you to tell her how to live her life.
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Jon Blehar AIA
President
Jon Bloss Blehar, AIA, PA, Architect
Lake Worth FL
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