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A guy in Boise told me my post caps were 'aggressively ugly'
He said the big, square ones I was using on a cedar fence looked like they were trying too hard. I argued they were sturdy and kept the water out. But after that job, I switched to a simple, rounded cap style for most residential work. Has anyone else had a client's blunt opinion make you change a standard part of your build?
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anna4912mo ago
Happens all the time with home decor choices. A friend once called my favorite lamp "a crime against light" and I honestly never saw it the same way again. Sometimes you just need that outside view to break your own habits, even on small things.
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wyatt1352mo ago
Remember that clients live with our work long after we've left. Aesthetics matter just as much as function, especially on something as visible as post caps. @anna491 is right about outside views breaking our habits. I switched from bulky caps to a simple rounded style years ago after a similar comment, and now I keep a few samples in the truck for clients to choose from. It adds two minutes to the consult but saves a lot of headaches later. That guy in Boise did you a favor, even if his delivery was rough.
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