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your average railing is 3 ft tall so take the LF and Multiply it by 3 and that will give you you SF.

I've been doing quit a bit of marketing lately and this are starting to pay off. I could use some advise from you seasoned pro's. 1. I've hooked up with a company that builds high dollar playsets and fences. They're looking to have someone to recomend for cleaning, sealing, etc. All the playsets are made with red cedar and start at $1000.00. Does anyone know the best way to price these things? And how much of a price break should I give these people if I act as a sub? He also asked if I was willing to give him a kick back...I said lets see how things go then we'll talk #'s. So I know what I need to make per hour for it to be worth my time but I don't want to sell my self short either if there is some decent money to be made. 2. I also have 8 local deck and fence builders that are interested in my services, some through them and others direct to the customer. I really want to get in with atleast 4 of them what kind of price break should I give? 10% or 20%? Most of the work will be in communities that are $250k and up. When I was in the glass industry I would give a 15% price break when going through other contractors. Thanks

ron, thanks for the ideas. where can i get the bio-wash and sealers your talking about?

BigPete, I know I can't base my pricing off of someone elses I was just trying to get a feel for what it's worth so I don't cut myself short. My 2 cents: It's all about price until they see how good you are. All very good points.. Thanks for all the input.

I just haven't heard many good things about it thats all.

anyone else have anything to ad?

My 2 cents... I havent used much solid stain on decks but have used some SW Wood Scapes (white) on fences. As fare as I've been told stay away from Behr. While we're on the subject, what do you use when the customer wants a solid stain? (question directed to all)

I never ran into a long dirve that was over 200' and concrete. (Yet) you bring up a goot point.

If its concrete I park on the road.

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Does anyone know were to get fertilizer? I would like to be able to spray (uning my pw) instead of broadcasting. Walking 3acres is good exersize and all but I get enough of that at the gym.

has anyone tried this yet?

I'm looking for a place to buy tips (various flow ratios) and some other stuff. Anyone have some suggestions?

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I am looking to purchase a Hot Water Unit in the near future and would like to get all the input ya'll can give, their are so many choices and price ranges that my head is spinning. I'm also currenty using a open utility trailer to hold all my equipment and have been thinking about either getting some sort of flatbed or box truck or a large enclosed trailer and was wondering if you seasoned guys could give me any insight. Thanks,

Thanks for all the input

Ooh I forgot, we do mostly residential the typical stuff for now but we are getting deeper into wood restoration, specializing in cedar if it all goes well.

7'w x14'l x6' tall i.d. with extended tounge to put a generator if needed, 3/4" plywood floor and walls, 16" o.c floor and walls, double door on rear, single side door, duall roof vents, interior lights, tandem axle, 7k gvw, roof racks for ladders. I figured I could get a skid unit, tanks, duall reels, tool boxes and a bunch of other stuff in this thing . It will all be protected plus it will be lettered reallll nice can you say mobile billboard?

the X-Jet used to be made with the 3/8" line but know it's 1/4". I spoke with the people at xterior and the draw rate is said to be the same. Just my 2cents.;)

the trailers and equipment look great. The only thing they are missing for me is a cover. I'm going to get an enclosed and set it up. Do they have enclosed trailers?

Wow! is that big red thing your burner? I can't say that I know what btu and other specs that I need, I've never had a hot unit before. What I do know is that I want to run more than 1 gun and at least 7 gpm and 3500psi. I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to regret my purchase in a few years either.

thanks for the input. I was considering an Allison are they really worth the extra $$? I know that I definately want to be able to run two guns off of the machine.

Instead of using a trigger type spray bottle I use a small pump bottle that works great too. Rob Crystal Clear Home Services, NC