Bryan C
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Lyle -
Awesome work. I wish I could work on redwood - that turns out so well. That is a monster deck...
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Looking forward to it Scott. I would like to have something to send potential customers to...
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Finished up teak today. HO decided they wanted to go with ATO. Wasn't my first choice but they are moving to Maryland where it won't be as harsh as New England. Also they told me it will be in a semi-enclosed area and somewhat always covered. Color is Honey Teak. Best part of this job is when I delivered the furn. back to the HO, the couple buying their house was there and I ended up selling them on a deck job (950 sq. ft.)of the house they are buying at $2 per sq.ft. SweetStuff looks sweet. I love that color. I wish I would run into some of that to clean - only the cheap, plastic Walmart stuff here...
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It is almost always the first thing I look at when doing the estimate. I have been fairly lucky this year - the first board runs parrallel to the house, so brush it, and spray the rest of the floor.
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Nice job Mike. Looks beautiful. You applied it perfectly - I was also hoping that you wouldn't get the splotchy look with over application...
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Looks great. Seems like you spent a lot of time researching everything prior to the work. Not very common for DIYers.
Spindles will fuzz a lot of the time. You're right, pretty common.
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Looks good. How did you clean it? You own a powerwasher?
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Nice pictures, HW?Does anyone know how Trex likes oxakic.
I've got a bid to do wood hand rail and the deck is trex.
Same deck, same situation you are talking about...
These customers wanted the natural wood sealed with a clear sealer - didn't have a problem with oxalic, although I rinsed real well after applying it, which I normally don't do.
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If you have no idea what you are doing, the last place to practice is on a roof. Damage one and like mentioned already, you will be sued.
Stay on the ground and start with house washing for now. You spent four hours on a roof, risking your life for $250 without any idea if you were doing it correctly? Not real wise IMO.
There is a ton of information available out there - do your research before you regret it...
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Cleaned my roof (2200 sq. ft.) today to gain exp. Used a 4000psi/3.5 gpm machine and a 16'' surface cleaner. took me 3:35 min. to complete the job. Did not use any chemicals. roof tiles were real dirty, but by the time i was finished were squeeky clean. Is this good time with a 3.5 gpm pw? Had to go over the same area bout 3 times in order to clean it. I plan on charging for a similar roof $200-$250. It is an upscale community with an HOA. Is this also a good price to charge? My neighborhood is littered with low ballers. Seems every time I get home, there is a flyer or postcard of some kind advertising 130 roof wash with driveway sidewalk and a house wash!! Any info will help a fellow newbee....thanksUse the proper chemicals. Your pricing is too low. Never use a surface cleaner. Your welcome.
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I think a lot of the things that are known about roof cleaning comes from Mallard.I have seen his name around and actually read a bio about his business.I believe he does deserve some respect on this board.He has a lot of knowledge to share if he choses.I don't know that patronizing him is the way to get him to open up and share his ideas.His company has probably done more roof cleanings then anyone that I have heard of.
I'm always amused when someone get on this and other boards and posts a pic or makes a statement, and if they are not a high number poster or on every board there is,people jump on em and attack what they say as if they don't know anything or they are trying to pass something over on us all.
Slow down. He posted before/after pics of an awning cleaning. A lot of us can do the same thing, with low pressure and SH - nothing new. To claim that the "Mallard" system lasts 4-6 times longer without his reasoning or methods, is pretty pointless.
I didn't criticize his business or anything else. I could do the same thing on these boards - post some pics, give my cleaning a fancy name that claims to last longer, and then not follow up with any facts.
Bottom line, it isn't anything that "bleach jockeys" don't do on a daily basis, without the goofy jumpsuits.
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Ok than what is the best way to remove mold for those awnings.Seriously? Look at the 4 or so posts above...
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Okay, I'll bite. What is the Mallard system? No offense, but using a low pressure washing technique, that is a one-hour job with the same results.
I like your pics, impressive before/after pics. Just curious what you charge for the Mallard system, when most power washing contractors are capable of the same work...
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Why do you want a clear sealer? There are much better options...
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I miss my Landa rep...Bryan, that landa have bar/union height adjustment up under that cone? What union it using and are the tip angles adjustable?
Yep, and yep. These aren't cheap. Think I paid over $1,000 for it but worth every penny.
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I thought about doing the pre printed proposals but I like having my own custom sheet with my logo. Sometimes little things like that set you apart. I apreciate all your input, I think I will just add a total and forget the extras. The reason I had the % box was because I have so manny military clients who get my military discount. But like you said I can just write that on the side.Andrew i'll send you a copy if you like. pm me your email.
Dane -
Why don't you an electronic version instead of the duplicate forms? Much easier to track down the road than through a filing cabinet. Make something up in Excel, and save each estimate in a PDF format.
Keep it on a laptop in your vehicle and print with a portable printer while you are at the house.
PM me if you want to see my version...
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Nice job John. Angie's List has been good to us as well...
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We have cleaned a lot of brick with Safe Restore - it works like magic. Make sure to take some "after" pics...
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Hey all, I have never worked with treating or finishing wood but I would like to learn. I live on a pretty large corner and just recently had a new fence installed with treated cedar pickets. I really dont like the look of them and want to get into decka nd fence refinishing so what better way to get some experience than by doing it on my own fence right? Half of them are partially covered with green mold and so I'd like to know what would be the best technique for me to clean the pickets and then coat them with a light stain finish so they look nice.I know that I need to use low pressure and cold water but what about chemicals? How long do i let a certain chem set on the wood? Do i rense the wood first before applying and chems? ect.. ect..
Thansk for the tips and advice, Eric.
You recently had a new fence installed and it already has mold? How recently?
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Nice work. You push the two tone or is that what the HO's wanted?
Like the last deck but what is up with the yard?
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Man, that is brutal. I always have to swallow my tongue on those as you know it was probably a botched DIY job and if you make the wrong comment, kiss any chance of landing the work goodbye.
Looks like a pretty easy deck though, although I would never let the HO know that. :)
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soak a rag in mineral spirits and stuff it in my pocket?That hurts, Man!
For some reason, I do it every deck as I try to avoid them sitting in the sun and catching fire. I mean every time. I need to posting a sign on my own job site - "Do not, under any circumstances, jam soaked rags into pockets!"
An Armstrong Clark deck....is a sweet thing in life!
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Beautiful. What is the ratio?