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We returned back from Hawaii about 2 weeks ago. Weather was great ~ upper 80's to the low 90's. Snorkeling was a blast and managed to even see a whale. Spent 8 days on Kaui which is the northern island. 1st pic is me and my daughter Madison right before we dove into that crystal clear blue water. Next pic is a beach front area that we hung out for a day ~ swam ~ ate lunch ~ swam ~ slept ~ swam ~ you get the idea :) . The building is a restaurant/bar. Waiters come out and serve you lunch, drinks and alcohol if like. Last pic is the famous pig roast or liahua (sp?). Great show and the food was kicking ~ probably not as good as Shane's crawfish down in Texas but never the less it was good food. :cool: Anyway, had a great time!

Loved it Tronman

Wow...now that is one big gator. Wonder how long it would take for a gator that size to eat that deer?

Great Job....nice house!

We use a combination of aluminum and fiberglass. 8 and 32 ft - fiberglass 2 - 24ft - aluminum Washaway, neat looking ladders :)

We have 2 companies: New Look Power Wash New Look Partnerships, Inc

Can't a person interested in learning on the job "shadow" you on a rig? For example, you are the one that is spraying chems and he is off to the side watching. Just a thought.

Here is another one.... http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1602

Chris, We do stamped concrete. Not sure if my link is good but I posted some of our work on another thread a few months ago. Have them give me a call...mobile is 707.812.3704 http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1533

Pressure Pros ~ same with me. I felt like I was in the middle of a Tom Clancy novel :). I was waiting for a "STAIN MONSTER" to suddenly appear and take one of Tony's helpers ... :)

I hear that Jon...but if you ever get a chance...go! I was reluctant but had a wonderful time

thanks Rod

I am meant stripping decks .. :) ~ I have not had my 1st cup of Java

What is the recommendation for stipping decks that have Behr stain on them?

CCPC - The link that you provided does offer alot of information about pricing and sq. ft. Thanks for digging it up.

Mike the later the better for me. Sign me up for the marketing category.

Yea, I like it and it has got us a few accounts. They key behind it is that when and if the customer does call you ....you need to perform bigger and better than their current power wash company. This marketing approach can take a long time for you to flat out win the contract but it is better than having the door shut on you right from the begining. Just one of many tools we all need in our efforts to stay sharp and think of creative ways of keeping our company name out there.

I have snorkled in Puerto Rico and Mexico but this water in Hawaii was awesome. About 600-800 feet out there is a reef that was just loaded with fish of all species. I didn't want to get out of the water.

I am not a roof guy either but do have a quick question since the topic is "hot" :). Would it not have been better to do the roof first then the deck. I am just thinking that if you do the deck first --- put the stain on and make it look nice ~~ and then do the roof, wouldn't the chems from the roof have an adverse effect on the deck? Looking at the pic one could surmise that the shakes do not look that bad so maybe a light chem application on the roof would do the trick. Can anyone fill in the blanks?

Mike, Just picking up the thread.....count me in. Let us know if you get a few more volunteers for this.

Our company will flat out refuse to do any work that was partially done by another company. We won't even consdider it. Like Beth said....we back ALL of our work if we are the ones that did it.

Richard, You should have it :)

I sent emails with attachments to all those that requested a sample fleet wash contract. If I missed anyone, please let me know and I will get it out to you asap.

Shane, We had fun...I am glad I went. Already planning the next trip...:)

Certainly this site is here to help whoever has questions....so ask away. I understand what you are trying to do as it relates in getting information relating to what you want to have done to yur house. I must side with Gavin and recommend that you hire someone that has experience in this field. Power washing wood is a carefully orchestrated process that requires in depth knowledge on this particular subject. The Q & A is one of many steps that us contractors took when when we first entered into the power washing industry. Actual work and experience (trial and error) is another step that all of us took to hone in on our strengths and weakeness. I guess what I am trying to say is that by asking questions on the BBS is a good start but will not get you all the way in cleaning the house....