[TheForge] Speaking of shops...

[Andrew Vida]

A good argument for not asking permission.

Andy Gladish wrote:
> Unfortunately, as I found out when I first proposed my rather unusual  
> home, building departments have to stick to a "one size fits all" policy.  
> Having to cater to the big guns of the building trade is another handicap,  
> as is covering their asses with their bosses and potential legal issues.
> Without the personal blessing and guidance of a architectural heavy hitter  
> on my side I'd have given up and built a box with 1' eaves and most likely  
> been perfectly happy anyway.
> Andy G.