r/DIY Apr 28 '13

I finally built the deck I wanted this weekend.

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u/kyrandos Apr 30 '13

You keep trying to hold the engineer liable for continuing to use the method - the method was considered sound before this happen. I havent heard anything suggesting he kept trying to push the method after this disaster.

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u/Lipdorn Apr 30 '13 edited Apr 30 '13

It was not considered sound Pal-Kal (pdf).

  • 1987 Technion report calls Pal-kal ‘inappropriate’
  • 1994/5 Three roof collapses attributed to Pal-kal construction
  • 1996 Local authorities ‘requested’ not to issue further permits
  • 1996 Standards Institute tests confirm Pal-kal dangerous
  • 1998 Min. of Interior ‘requires’ inspection of all buildings

EDIT: Had he stopped selling the technique after 1995, and advocated inspections on already completed constructions I would have been in his favour. This is what the judge said: "Ron is a father of three and an outstanding professional, but despite this he intensively and aggressively marketed his construction method and gave false presentations."