Beth n Rod

Nice work!!! What kind of wood was it on that deck floor you sanded, and what kind of fasteners? Beth

I only use the Long Arms for really tall houses. The rest of the time we use Sherlock poles 8-16'. The locking mechanism is more durable and actually uses a metal pin. The parts are available to replace anything when it breaks so you don't have to buy a whole new pole unlike the long arm poles that require complete replacement once any part of it breaks. Rod

Thanks! That deck belongs to a great repeat customer of ours, he loves his deck. He used to hate it, and was very frustrated with it until he met our company. Beth

A sodium hydroxide cleaner and bleach makes the work turn out the best in my experience. Also, you may want to look into a surface cleaner to help it look even. Rod

Including the gutters adds that little extra and keeps the rest of the house from looking like a lesser job. Most gutters come clean from just the housewash mix we use while some require a stronger application. Either way we brush them. Rod

Use cold water. It will get hot on it's own as it activates. Use a large 35gal trash can. Rod

Thanks Mike! Was not aware of that. :) Beth

Welcome!!! So glad you found us. We look forward to your posts! Beth

Thanks Mike! I hope you enjoy it!!!!! Beth

I understand you are on a budget but consider this....the pump on many units sold in the box stores don't last long. My experience. They work well for light to medium duty in the range you posted but it would last about a year. Good enough possibly to get you through till you can reinvest in something with a better pump. Rod

You can also click the banner on the bottom or my signature to get it. If you buy it off of my signature, I make a few dollars to go towards my daughters senior year of college. Beth

Thanks!!! :-) Appreciate it! Beth

Yeah but 123 is not meant to be the deck coating really either. Don't even start me on the Rubbol garbage. We have several SRD clients, the product works well for them and they are happy. We only have a few DEK customers we maintain, but they are on a meticulous schedule wiith us and know what they are in for. We do not install new DEK. Personally, I see nothing wrong with using an acrylic on the rails and a matching oil on the floor, it reduces the maintenance cost on the deck dramatically.Been doing it for years. Beth

It was great to see you too Guy!!! Beth

I would never buy a unit at HD if I could afford to get a commercial one. We own Hydro Teks and they have not failed us. Beth

In case you are going to do a job yourselves or hire the cheapest guy in town, it helps to ask the right questions and to be sure all workers and people on your property are safe. This photo was taken by me, and happened on the roof of the garage behind our house. That is the pressure washer you see tied off to the chimney. NO machine ever belongs on a roof. Ever. Beth

Everyone who did NOT go, you missed a HUGE opportunity. Mark your calendars NOW for the Aug 12 & 13 2016, and sock away $20.00 a week to cover expenses. Then. GO. Beth

Where is the little emoticon that sort of peeks out and looks around..... Beth

It was good seeing you John and catching up. See you at the next event! Rod

This should help put some light on the subject. http://www.deckstainhelp.com/ Rod

Thank You!... for all your work to make it happen. Glad to have been a part of it. Rod

I spoke to Thad yesterday. His preliminary numbers were mind blowing. Beth

yeah, it was great to see ya Rick! Lot's of new faces too! Rod

This was the biggest event I have seen since 2004's joint IWCA/PWNA convention in Dallas/Ft.Worth. Great job to Thad and all his staff along with the WCRA and their team. It was a great event and we enjoyed it. Rod

MAN!!!!! That was an AWESOME weekend.