Rick G

To me that looks like what everyone here refers to as barrel tile. Like myself, Rod and others have said they will break easily, no doubt. I guess I am just so used to it by now, I can move around quickly and with confidence up there. The first two or three roofs I did I will admit to breaking a few although I don’t remember the last time I broke one. Rod is exactly right about applying from a ladder, but part of my service is repairing previously broken tile pieces, tightening loose ones and replacing whole tiles that are beyond repair. That’s why I walk on them. Sometimes the repair cost will exceed the cost of cleaning. Just incase you come across some broken pieces, or you happen to break one yourself, go to Home Depot where the caulk is located you will find 'Roof Tile Adhesive'. Simple. They are easy to put back together if you have the pieces. Tightening and replacing whole ones is a little harder and takes some skill. If they are nailed to the roof, which I have yet to see in four years, you must be a roofing contractor to repair them. If they are just snapped together, which I have been told is the proper way to allow for settling and movement, then you can make ‘aesthetic repairs’ to them, at least according to the State of FL. Check your local laws. If you can avoid walking on them like Rod and Henry said do so. Spray from a ladder. I might be a nut but I really enjoy working with this type of roof, that’s why I target them. Rick G

About 90% of the roofs I do are tile. Most are 'S' type, some are flat and some are traditional Spanish. I have to respectfully disagree with Henry. A little history to impress your customers- The term Spanish comes from the old way they where made in old country Spain. Craftsmen would take clay and would form or mold the clay over their thigh making the curve. They would lay one tile down like a hill and then the one next to it would be opposite and make a valley (obviously). Just like newer, concrete S tile, there is a point in which the row above overlaps the row below. Walking on this ridge or overlap is the only safe place to walk without breaking the tile. Caution MUST be used; they become very slick when wet and if stepped on wrong it will break. To be honest I have found traditional Spanish tile holds up better then newer S type because most is installed with better workmanship. I use 10% diluted according to the severity of the growth, with a surfactant added for cling. I apply it with a shur flow and rinse it from the ground. Here’s a pic of one I recently did. This one is considered traditional Spanish in my area. If you can see it you’ll see how deep the peaks and valleys are.

Phil, again you offerd nothing. Good job. Now go away. I have no time for you. There are two many boards to choose from where people like you aren't tolerated. Go waste someone elese time. I will not be back to this thread. Busting your *****. Ha! Get over yourself. Now go spash and dash your bleach you lowballer! Ha! Ha! Mr. Rick G

I consider the Xjet to be an essential part of my tools. It ranks up there with a surface cleaner as fare as importance. Take it from me, I worked almost two years before I decided to bite the bullet a get one and I regret not getting one earlier. I lost my original one and have just replaced it with the M5 and I like it just the same if not better. I don’t use it all the time as I have a shurflow and pump ups I use to. Like I said its part of the arsenal. As far as advantages- It is the only nozzle that that can pull soaps 2/1. If used in conjunction with the right chems, correctly, this will cut back on your labor. Also the X jet can reach up to and over most two-story homes. This minimizes the use of ladders and again saves labor. There are other shooter tips and foamers that can also reach those heights but not at 2/1. (that I know of) The draw back is you have an additional hose and buckets and or tank to deal with. This can be overcome with minimal effort. Get one ASAP. Beth sells them. Rick G

Phil, As best I can tell from your website you just spray everything down with 13%. Other than that what are you doing that makes you think you have figured out something that has eluded the rest of us? Shooter tips? The X-Jet? Foamers? I could care less what you charge. I used to care about lowballers until I had a too much other stuff to worry about. Now I rarely think of them at all. I agree, your prices are in line with Palm Beach County, although I get a little more than that. If all your going to do is come here and make derogatory comments and not share whatever superior methods you think you have developed then perhaps you have miss-interpreted the spirit of this board. And if you dont feel that you have made such comments then it is you that needs to scroll up and re read. So what are your methods- set up to break down? I love to learn new things.

PSI Phil- Are you angry with Mike for some reason? I have met him personally and I feel confident in saying that he meant no ill will. You seem to want to belittle those who may have smaller companies or have different techniques than yourself. I don’t understand this logic. I am very proud of the small company I have built and it grows every quarter. I see other, larger companies here locally and have exchanged post with others here on these boards that have much larger, more sophisticated equipment, larger staff, sales people etc etc.. that I admire very much. Do I look forward to the day in which I too will have the equipment to do a multi unit complex with ease and maximum profitability? Absolutely. I’m I ashamed or do I feel less because my business offers services competitive within the niche I choose to target? Absolutely not. Do I look with contempt at those I see that have less than I do? No. Come to this board and share. I look forward to looking at your web site. I’m glad that you are successful with you current venture and I wish you continued success. Perhaps you can share with us some of you techniques so we can raise the industry as a whole and get those customers back on their jet-skis! I just wanted to make you aware there is no need for attacks or criticism here. I’m sure that’s not how you meant it. Rick G

Has anyone heard of Liquid Siding? They advertise here "Never Paint Again" Rick G

Ill try to Email you but if I am cant get through please call me @ 561-656-0706 and Ill be happy to help. Rick G

Where did you read bleach was bad?

Beyoungsr, I would trust in the fact that Paul B is a Forum Leader and would know what is and is not appropriate. Also do a search and read his back posts, he is a valuable resource here. I suspect that this was just an oversite on your part.

Well it’s just me and sometimes a part timer. I bought a 02 Ram regular cab V8- 8 ft bed that was a demo. I never buy new, never. I think it’s a bad investment in this day of lease returns. Mine has a V8 and a tow pack. No power windows or locks but it is an automatic. It has soft plastic like seats and no carpet. Very easy to clean. Its all black inside so it still looks nice. I wanted a ford F250 but price was my 1st priority and no one could come close to Dodge. I understand why now. I have had a few problems with the truck already and two recalls. I have also found out they are VERY easy to steal. Mine was stolen before X-mass. It does toss my trailer around with ease though and has lots of room. If I could have whatever I wanted it would be a F250 Crew cab 8ft-bed diesel. Just some thoughts. Rick G

Back to the topic at hand. Look at these links. Then explain to me why you would use something other than what the manufactures recommend to clean their own products? They make them, they say use this method to clean them, seems like a no brainer to me. But there seems to be a large number of people who go their own way and I can’t figure it out? What do you know that these people don’t? http://www.asphaltroofing.org/questions_tech.html http://www.ntrma.org/news4.htm

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Alan can answer this but I think there is a limit to how many times you can filter and reuse the water.

Vacuum is the way to go if you can afford it.

In our area (south fl) mold is the problem on most drives and patios. It will get mold before it gets dirty from general soil or dirt. The chlorine retards the growth for a little longer. This may not be applicable in other parts of the country. Sorry I should have been clearer.

As a general rule the more gpm the better. Also hot water is better for an application like this. Cost is a factor for most so most settle for around 4 or 5 gpm cold. If you go with 4 or 5gpm I would get a 20 in surface cleaner. I have heard from more than one person that you can get faster and better results that way. If you go with a higher gpm or hot water then go with the 30 in. If it where me using what I have now (4.5 @ 3500 cold and a 20 in) I would not use any chems, cover the drains on the street, clean as many driveways as I could and then go back and blow the standing water left around the drains into the grass for bio redemption. (let as much as you can evaporate) If there is oil on some of the drives then you can burm those off and suck it up with a sump. Check with your local governing body to make sure that this is expectable. As each drive is finished I would lay down some pool chlorine to whiten it up and make the cleaning last longer. Just a suggestion. Rick

Very funny. I am trying to resize it.

Can someone post a pic of one? I have a local guy here that will make just about anything. Ill take it to him and see what he says. He is a stand up guy.

I had to kill a scorpion in our garage. Wild wild stuff. Then I was getting in my truck up north by Carefree, and dam near stepped on a snake. I didnt stop to look if it was a rettler, I was gone. I have to say I did like it there though. Not anymore, my X-wife is there. Heres my ugly mug...

I agree with the above- I take before and after pics of every job. This alone will get their attention. "What are you doing?" they say. I say "for your protection and mine" Never had a problem. I save them on a disk for a year then delete them. Also the threat of a lean works. Don’t come down on your price. You did the work, they must pay.

I lived in Scottsdale for a couple of years. Lots to do if you like kill'n snakes and scorpions! Them good eat'n. ;)

I lost my marbles some time ago and replaced them with rocks!:confused:

I saw one today on I95.... Will the last American in Miami please stand up...and bring the flag!:D

I see. I have been told I have enough rocks in my head, any body want to borrow some?:D