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  1. Posted · Report reply

    Hi guys and gals,, I am about to use Ready Seal for the first time here on a fence.. 4 questions...

    1.. What would be the best way to apply on fence?? airless, shurflo or the ole' fashioned way brush and roller??? What is the viscosity of RS?

    2.. Is there any suppliers for the RS in the Houston TX area???

    3.. Is it EVER going to stop raining?? LOL

    Thanx in advance ya'll

    Mark

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    man ole man, This is getting ridculous.. People down here in South Texas do NOT want to pay any good money for deck cleaning and staining. In my coastal area I am not regarded as a lowballer, (I hope) because I am the only deck contractor in a radius of say 25-40 miles.. I bid a deck earlier today at .85 cents a s.f. Bid included material, sealers, cleaners, (didnt need stripped) 2300 s.f total of deck and spindles, railings, all pilings(10x10 at 8 feet high 35 in all,) all 500 lin feet of stringers below, all fascia, total of 28 stairs, and to top it off, Outside of railing is 12 feet off the ground.. LOTS OF LADDER work. I told my wife, if he cant pay price of $1955.00 for all that work materials included, Than I will save money staying home and sipping beer all day rather than drive 35 miles to get there in the first place,, DID I mention??? IT IS A BEACH HOME.. 100 yards from the Gulf, Winds are steady at 15-25 knots all day long. Hence All work would have to be done with a weenee roller ,mitt on railings (DONT FORGET ALL THE LADDER WORK) AND A BRUSH as No way I could spray in that kind of wind..

    Any comments feel free. :lgtear:

    Later Guys and Gals

    Mark w/ Coastal painting and Pressure Washing

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    I dont have one yet, but just ordered all the stuff to make one

    Basically you start with a pump (mines a 2gpm 60psi) 12 volt is good since you never know if youll have electricity on site. So youll get a good battery (marine or tractor battery is usually smaller and easier)

    Depending on the size of your pump inlets youll need a decent length of polybraid tubing or something similar for your hose. On the inlet side of the pump you can use a shorter piece of hose to draw from a bucket or tank. On the outlet side youll use your hose (100ft is what i got) and connect to a trigger gun. Got all my stuff from pressuretek.com but I think they sell other components from other stores.

    I dont know much about assembling it all yet, but im guessing some quick connects on the hose will be nice so you can disconnect the gun if you want.

    I was wondering what size hose on the discharge side and what kind of trigger gun?? Also at 60 psi and 1.8 gpm,, what kind of flow is coming out?? i.e. a mist type or spray etc??

    Thanks

    Mark

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    Yeppers I almost always have my 6x12 cargo trailer on the job.. When last nights cheap beer, and greasy burgers take effect, hahha I just head to the the trailer and close the doors and get my ole' trusty 5'er out and YES ALWAYS keep some good paper towels or TP on board.. 10# boxes of rags are way to expensive.. ..PS dont forget to open the vent in ceiling of trailer

    Mark

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    I have that bid worked up to $4245.00 as of now.. (including underside of deck) HENCE the difference in price from my first post.This includes materials. I have been using CWF-UV cedartone. I havent had any problems with it . My decks hold their color and UV protection 3-4 years if not more. There has been lots of posts about CWF being crap??? I have no problem with it at all..

    Whatever floats the boat I guess..

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