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Did they have a gravel drive.....no need to be embarrassed if they did it was an accident waiting to happen ! I have taken out a double glazed patio door and recently a window...I'm normally pretty sensitive on the throttle finger and direction I'm strimming but eventually you can't help it !! You'll be i n a rush or a rouge stone will do for you :-) I'm happy to be careful to carry window protection and install would be a real pain..
archery back stop net-if you can find one big enough
If you do a search Gary linked to plastic sheets that are light enough to carry and can be taped over glass.
I swept / blew and raked around all 3 sides yesterday and dumped all the rubble. Now I won't mow or strim within 2/3 metres of this dam out house.
I've said it before, but put it in your written terms that you can't cover accidental damage like this. Negligence, fair enough, but not accidental.
I actually add in that if there are things left on the lawn that damage my mower it's down to them to pay for my repair. Golf balls, kids playing with stones, that sort of thing. Builder's waste left on the grass shouldn't be your problem, so point it out in advance and put it in writing!
If I knew there was a serious risk of dangerous items hidden in longer grass or something then I'd factor in the cost of protecting the glass. Even if it's 8x4 sheets of ply or something it's cheaper than a breakage for the client.
I think we sometimes run the risk of not wanting to lose a job by being seen as awkward, but it's better to be up-front about potential damage, and if the client doesn't appreciate it then let someone else take the job on and pay the costs!
Do look it up on the search though, as I'm sure it was Gary who had the lightweight plastic sheeting recommendation.
Along the edge of lawns that have stones besides them i spray a 4-5" line with roundup. If the client doesn't let me i walk away.
Most of my clients come back and tell me they actually prefer it as it keeps the weeds out!
Light as a feather, can be folded and stored in roof of van using bungee cords. We quickly tack it across windows/doors using duct tape.
Like most, have learnt the hard way even taking care. On commercial sites, exclusions in contracts don't cut it when doing the grass - mower or strimming ( excuse the pun ).
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Now progressed from cafe au lait's to Heinekins now the sun is past mid day. Ah.....this is the life...,
"Now progressed from cafe au lait's to Heinekins now the sun is past mid day. Ah.....this is the life...," - It's always five o clock somewhere Gary!!
Gary RK said:
Tripple ply cardboard sheets will obsorb almost all direct impacts from stones etc atleast enugh to stop the glass smashing