Beth n Rod

Ken, if you haven't tried it, next time talk to them about a two tone. Rails hold up differently than floors, steps and caps and if you can get the semi-trans on the horizontals it's a nice sharp looking job. Beth

We are not normally over that far. The one time you saw us in the same neighborhood was an exception. Got a very large ipe deck that day. ;) Beth

The wood mag never took off. But there was discussion of it at one time. Brian is a great guy. Solid products too. Beth

Why are you confused? Beth

No one, not us or any Mod has the power to edit without it showing Edited By... So before anyone accuses Scott of that I want to be clear that the setting are not that way here. They have not been for some time, due to users who complained about "edits" not showing. Furthermore, there are fail safes in this version to confirm deletes, users are notified if their thread is moved, and the system tracks all mod work. Beth

Welcome back Todd! :) Beth

Nope. Not in the system. Why? Did you refer them? Beth

Yes, provided it is a coating that doesn't breathe, such as paint. Decking stains are not the same as a paint. Beth

You could wet an area to see how much pigment from the prior coating jumps out at you. BUT...if you are putting down a brown semi-trans, it will not show as much with the wet test as it will when you put the stain down, going from a light solid to a darker semi-trans.... Beth

Just got my CT mag the other day, and this morning as I was flipping through it, I noticed a one page piece in the back. It was based on a poll here on TGS and looks like many of you were quoted. :) Beth

You can, yes. Personally, I would spray and back brush it. That's just me. If you put it down well, you should not have to wipe or back brush much. Look for areas of uneven absorption, and make sure those get extra attention if needed. You know what to do. Beth

Everyone please BREATHE (or breath as you see fit).... ;) What Scott is saying is we will make sure things remain professional. No one needs to attack anyone here. Beth

No, because it is still quite well below the ignition point which for linseed oil is about 650*. Rod!~

Rick, Do you own an airless sprayer or just a decker? Beth p.s. don't suggest slopping it on...suggest a controlled, even application. Just like with anything else.

We made that mistake once despite our trying to convince the homeowner that the strip would not be 100% and that come would remain in the cracks of the wood and in between some boards. They still wanted to go away from the solid look. Well, they weren't happy and finally they decided to go with a wood toned solid. It's become an adage that we tell a customer once you go to a solid, more than likely, you can not go back (w/o re-skinning the deck) to a semi-transparent. A reason to strip a solid is the imminent failure of it, but it will have to be primed and re-coated with another solid. Rod!~

What color was it, and what color are you putting down? Beth

Nice Jeff! What did you apply? Beth

Precisely! Thank you! ;) Beth

If I saw one of our guys doing that he would...hear from me about it.:eek: That's what we call a Bozo No-No around here. Beth

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/nyregion/03fall.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&ref=nyregion&adxnnlx=1212508803-8qw0soId8X7lDvJH43adCw&oref=slogin Building Washer Falls 4 Stories to His Death in Brooklyn; Officials Cite Safety Omissions By TRYMAINE LEE and ANNIE CORREAL Published: June 3, 2008 A worker who was power-washing the upper facade of an apartment building in Brooklyn without wearing a safety harness died on Monday after he fell four stories to the ground, officials said. The victim was identified by friends as Houssain Mosharrf, who turned 50 on Sunday. Investigators at the scene said they had not yet determined what caused Mr. Mosharrf to fall. Mr. Mosharrf, of 1212 Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn, and another worker had been cleaning the six-story building at 789 St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights for about five days, the building’s superintendent said. On Monday, Mr. Mosharrf and Joishim Uddin, his partner, hoisted themselves up the building using suspended scaffolding: a rigged aluminum platform and rope. According to the Department of Buildings, the workers were not wearing safety harnesses or any attached lifeline, as they are required to do, and there was no licensed rigger overseeing the use of the scaffolding, as the department also requires. Mr. Uddin said that he was Mr. Mosharrf’s helper. At one point, Mr. Uddin said, he climbed down from the perch and headed to a nearby store to pick up something for lunch. He said he was on the ground when he saw his partner tumble to the concrete below. At that point, he said, he ran away, returning about 5 p.m. to talk to the authorities. A translator at the scene said that Mr. Uddin “had never seen anything like that in his life.” An official of the city’s Office of Emergency Management said the fall occurred at 2:05 p.m. Witnesses said that Mr. Mosharrf was conscious immediately after the fall. “He kept saying, ‘My leg, my leg,’ ” said Aaron Womble, 49, who had been working nearby. Mr. Womble called 911. Emergency workers took Mr. Mosharrf to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that afternoon. Officials on the scene said they were having trouble determining who had hired Mr. Mosharrf and Mr. Uddin. Mr. Uddin said that he had known Mr. Mosharrf from the Brooklyn neighborhood where they both lived, and had been working for him for two or three weeks. He said that Mr. Mosharrf’s boss was named Isaac, but that he did not know Isaac’s last name and knew nothing more about the operation. “We’re not sure it is a company. We don’t know if it is a licensed company,” said Duane Rose, an inspector with the Office of Emergency Management. “It may have been the super’s friends, or the owner’s friends.” Jameel Khan, who said he had been the superintendent at the building for 21 years, said: “They are not my staff. They are not building maintenance staff.” The century-old building has 152 apartments. The Buildings Department has issued a stop-work order and is in the process of issuing citations, Kate Lindquist, a spokeswoman for the department, said Monday night. The building had been cited in the past for maintenance violations and construction license issues. At Kings County Hospital, friends and neighbors filed through the lobby, holding vigil for Mr. Mosharrf. About three hours after the accident, tears fell as the group was told that he had not survived the fall. Friends at the hospital said Mr. Mosharrf had a wife and several children living in Noakhali, Bangladesh. “He was a good, nice man,” said Mohammed Faiz, 67.

Good question! I'll have to check. Beth

Built Green Expo June 13-14, 2008 in Santa Barbara Built Green Expo June 13-14, 2008 in Santa Barbara 05/21/2008 The first annual Built Green Expo will take place June 13-14, 2008 at Santa Barbara City College, West Campus. The event, sponsored by Built Green Santa Barbara, will highlight the latest in green products, services and innovative technologies. The conference will also have a variety of educational seminars, panels, and demonstrations, with eminent speakers and panels on topics related to energy efficiency, material selection, and sustainable approaches to design and construction. Confirmed speakers are Ernst Ulrich von Weizsaecker, Dean of the UCSB Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management; Bill Hayward, Chairman of FSC-US Board of Directors and President & CEO of Hayward Lumber Company; Michelle Kaufmann. Founder of Michelle Kaufmann Designs; John Picard, Environmental Consultant & Founder of the USGBC. The Tour will showcase residential and commercial Built Green™ projects in Santa Barbara. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day and the schedule is currently on the expo website. For details, visit: builtgreenexpo.com

I agree. Beth

FRSA Convention Information June 18-21, 2008 The Peabody Hotel & the Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL The convention consists of four full days of education, networking, family fun, sports, friends and FRSA's highly recognized trade show the Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular. Attendees can find something for everyone, beginning with the sporting events on Wednesday, which include golf, bowling and a catch-and-release fishing tournament. The next three days are packed with informative and interesting educational seminars, geared toward the roofing and sheet metal industries. Contractors can obtain valuable C. E. (continuing education) credits needed to keep an active license in Florida. Join us for our Kick-Off Luncheon, and then help us officially open the trade show. The trade show will be open for 10.5 hours, over three days, enabling attendees maximum scheduling flexibility. On Friday, the education continues with more top name speakers, and is followed by the FRSA Business Luncheon. The trade show opens after the luncheon, and closes at 5:00 pm, enabling attendees and exhibitors time to regroup before heading to the Friday Night Party. This has historically been a sold-out event, so don't delay in making your reservations! Tickets for this event, if available, can be purchased at the FRSA Registration Desk. Saturday continues with more educational seminars and a seminar specifically formatted for your foremen and superintendent. Bring the crew and let FRSA educate them for free. After the seminar, they can go through the trade show for free, learning about new products and services for the industry. Saturday evening features our gala annual Banquet and Reception, where the new FRSA officers are installed. Dinner, entertainment and an awards presentation are sure to capture the night. So be sure to make your plans now to attend - you won't want to miss out on all this fun! To download a free ticket to the trade show, click here to download. Complete the ticket and bring it to the FRSA Registration Desk (DO NOT SEND TO FRSA) located in the lobby of the OCCC Hall WD2 during any of the three trade show days. We will print you out a badge good for any day of the show. To preview exhibitors at the FRSA Trade Show, go to the Exhibitors page. Click here for driving directions to the Orange County Convention Center or parking information. Convention Highlights and Costs A full convention registration includes all educational programs or the Ladies' Program, refreshment breaks, the Kick-Off Lunch on Thursday, the Business Lunch on Friday, the Friday Night Theme Party, all three days of the trade show, the 86th Annual Banquet and Reception on Saturday, and a chance for the Grand Prize Drawing. Click here to download a schedule of events. Individual events tickets may be purchased ahead of time for each of the following social events: Thursday Kick-Off Lunch sponsored by Hunter Panels - $55 Author, consultant and international speaker, Jack Lannom has been captivating and inspiring audiences for over 25 years. His topic, "People First", will help teach business leaders balance between profit making skills and social return on investment - people retention skills. Learn how to blend these and create an environment which turns ordinary people into extraordinary performers. A requisite for all business owners. During this lunch, the Educational Foundation will award its annual Scholarship. Friday Business Lunch - $55 Elections for new FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, along with Life and Honorary Membership recognition, the Annual Meetings of the Association, the Educational Foundation, Credit Union and Self Insurers Fund, and presentation of the Charlie Raymond Membership Award, the Earl Blank Memorial Service Award and the Bieler Family "Enthusiasm Gets It Done"; Award. Friday Night Party sponsored by FRSA Self Insurers Fund - $110 Hellooooo Baaaaaby!! Are you ready to twist the night away? Then you've come to the right place. Our Friday night theme party is notoriously well know as a great time and this year will be no different. What could be more energizing than a 50's Sock Hop? Complete with entertainment - Cactus Jack and the Cadillacs, a blue plate special, fountain drinks, party favors, prizes and the FRSA Affiliate Competition. Come out and cheer on your favorite affiliate and see who will bring home the FRSA Challenge Cup. Dust off those leather jackets and oxfords, and breakout the Brylcreem - ducktails are back! Saturday Night Banquet & Reception - $100 The Grand Finale of the Convention is the annual Banquet, which follows an hour-long reception. FRSA's Officers for the coming year will be installed; the Presidents Award presented and the prestigious Campanell Award will be bestowed up a deserving recipient. Wrap-up this four-day event with a video presentation, highlighting some of the more memorable moments at this year's convention. Comedian, humorist and impressionist extraordinaire, Jim Gossett takes his inspiration from the events of the day, adds his special brand of magic, and delivers a hilarious rendition of your favorite late night entertainers, politicians and media personalities. The Grand Prize, a replica 1950's style jukebox and $1,500 cash, will be presented to one lucky attendee, and the winner of the Educational Foundation Raffle will be selected. Special Education Package - $300 - 8 hours of CILB approved courses available Click here to download registration form. Note: tickets for individual events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available on-site. Please plan accordingly. AND MORE! Visit URL above for more info!