James

This could be an opportunity to educate the Board if you really want the job. Condo boards can be difficult to deal with and someone with an idea is even more dangerous. Do a test spot first to prove that 180 degrees is incorrect at 2000 psi and it is PULP FICTION! Or ask to see a job that was done with those specs ?

Ipe doesn't change ! It will always be a pain. The Hard Cedars get much better with old age.

You have to understand the type of wood to understand what sealer to use and why. They are ready to be sealed after about 4 years of weathering and then sealer will still not last that long. The older the better.

Some areas let you use bleach because it will get so diluted and disperse in the water it has no effect on the environment. You can wet the deck down and use some heat to remove the dirt and mildew. 125 degrees.

Matt , I take care of a couple of similar type projects and wood.You can call me.

I just received a most promising call on a second home for a Total Maint Package(TMP).

That is pretty Scary stuff !

I forgot what it is like to be Normal or Healthy even though I look Normal and Healthy before and after every event.

This is what a deck can look like if you take care of from Day One ! It's a 9 year old Pressure Treated with yearly Maint of the Hoizontals and I redo the whole thing every couple of years. This deck has put me on the receiving end of more work and has gotten the Builder more work for it's appearence and condition due to the Maintenance plan .

Here is one of the worst disasters I 've come across and fixed by the way !

Here's a couple a Beauties form last years!

I was at a house leaving a Quote and left a note saying the wood was not ready due to the moisture content being to high. ( it was just built PT and I was referred by the builder).That night I got a call by the customer to ask if was alright to have the spindles Painted ? Too which I replied No! Because the moisture will get trapped in the wood and not bond. Then she said; The painters were here today and painted all the spindles white. It's been a White flakey mess since( nine years). This happened a few time with the builder. When WR cedar is painted too soon red residue leaks out and gets all over the white paint. I have a bunch of nightmares !

I use quite a bit of it .

What wood happen if the Auto industry increased there prices 20% right now ?

Costco 2.89 a gallon ( milk)

Freight and Transportation companies made out like bandits during the Gas hike! Gas just went up 30 cents in the last 2 weeks here ?

Going back to Window Washing> Things look very Bleak up here for 2009 in regards to Pressure Cleaning Maintenance.

Gee, I read all this stuff and have no clue what's going on ? Must be Dan's fault !

The Tax Laws change every year you are better off with a CPA. You most likely have right off you don't know of.

Check for leaks anywhere, Check for semi- clogged filters , pump is going ?

I keep 200 on a reel in 100 foot sections and keep a couple of 50ties on hand. QC

Sounds like fun ! Maybe freeze it off or use something real slippery ( dw40)and scrape it off with a plastic scraper

I use an Apple ?

Happy b day! Hope you become a Millen-Aire !!

I Love 24 ! Very good start to the season so far !!