Beth n Rod

Scott, You running this until midnight? Cameras are out with the guys for the day and I won't choose a photo until they are back.... Beth

Rick, This is the DC area. We once had a customer who had a cedar deck that had the boards way too close together. The little propeller things from the trees got caught between the boards, and you could not get them out. It was a nightmare. We were there to strip and seal the deck, and all the owner could focus on was how the little propeller things did not come 100% out from between the boards..... Had another customer with one of those awful Behr redwood fiasco type stains. Stripped the deck. Looked tons better. a couple boards had drip marks. All he could look at was that. Never mind the fantastic strip and seal job..... It takes all kinds. Beth :cup:

Welcome to TGS. Are you a homeowner or a contractor? Please fill in your signature in the My Controls area. Also a photo of the deck would help. Beth

Now that's funny I don't care where you come from! I can see points in all the above posts regarding stain removal between the boards. My input is this: apply with a more direct intention of getting in between the boards and keep it wet. These drips are going to take longer than what is on the surface areas so dwell time is key here. Using the various ideas offered here is going to help get rid of the remainder. Keep in mind the next time a customer wants to go from a contrasting stain to something lighter or less pigmented and price it accordingly...possibly as a line item so that the customer can have a better appreciation of the labor required to alleviate this condition which surely happens when applied by roller. Rod!~

Looks like we had a visitor at our job site....can anyone tell me WHO for sure this was? See pics.... Beth

Thanks Paul! :groovy3: Beth

One of our best guys will be in Miami for about 3 months on a family matter. He's an accomplished pressure washer. One of the hardest workers you'll ever see. If you are looking for help please call me in the office and I'll put you in touch with him. He's available after about the 17th of July. Beth

Networking really DOES work, we just got a very nice referral from networking. We also pass work to many in our area and also post leads here. If you have a lead in someone's niche and work area, pass it on! It always come back to you. Beth

Seems quieter somehow.... Beth

They have several different products... Exterior Wood Stains - Products - ThompsonsWaterSeal.com this is also interesting http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/msds/100802.pdf Google is your friend.... Beth

Tony, The deck looks great sealed. Don't let them bust your chops. Beth :cup:

Is the owner open to a blend between the Sierra Redwood and the Semi-Cedar? (ends up in a cinnamon tone) Wax on, wax off! No simple way to sand it....make...match 'da floor! Beth

This thing was young, small, and fast. Well, faster than I liked. Beth

Yes they are and we think that's what he or she is...and it loves the inside of the log home we are working on. Beth

Thanks guys!!! :dancing: :banana: Beth

Here's a visitor we could have done without yesterday. I think he's poisonous....anyone know for sure? Beth

Bama, Welcome to TGS, please add your signature... Beth

Not just no, but HELL no! Good music, but he was a bit of a freak show... Beth

Loved him in the Jackson 5 and right up through Thriller. He got a little weird after his hair caught fire filming the Pepsi commercial. Became obsessed with plastic surgery and went down hill....too many weird things in his later life. Holding the baby upside down out a window..."sleep overs" with little boys and giving them "Jesus juice"....a diet of nothing but KFC....redoing the nose over and over and over...skin whitening.... Beth

Use a 4" scraper blade with your window cleaning solution. This will help to remove any stubborn foreign matter. Rod!~

Got this via email - hope some can make a buck off this. Beth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Desert Industries LLC Commercial Property Maintenance We are looking for qualified pressure washers interested in working with us to help keep a major big box retailer’s sidewalks, shopping carts and vertical surfaces clean. We are interested in service providers at the City, State and Regional level to join our team. This would be on a sub-contractual basis so it will be imperative that all your insurance, licenses, equipment, training and safety measures meet our requirements for this contract. If you are interested in an excellent opportunity to expand your business in these difficult economic times, please contact us and let’s get you on board as a qualified vendor. Please contact us through our web site with your fax no, so we can fax you our vendor information forms.. www.desertindustriesllc.com or you can email us directly at: info@desertindustriesllc.com Sincerely, Susan Johnson Managing Director Desert Industries LLC

That's a big HELL NO on that WTW.... House is 6,000 sq ft....plus decks.... Beth

+1! Beth

Rick, Here's a better shot of your "little" log hobbit house... Beth

According to the AWPA (American Wood Preservers Assoc), wood should be sealed within 2 weeks of installation. Rod!~