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Beth n Rod

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  1. taxes

    Henry Bockman uses Peachtree. You might ask him. We use Quickbooks Pro.
  2. Extendawand

    Just so you all know, I have a few poles in stock here in Maryland. I have more on order to be shipped here, but theyhave been on backorder a while. We are trying to get them so we can stock them and have them readily available. However this is a real challenge. Beth
  3. But that had to be one happy home owner... Beth :groovy2:
  4. Looks Scccchhhhhhwwwwweeeeettt!!!!! :) This is a work of pride for you Reed, isnt it? It shows. Rod~
  5. Behr removal

    Will do! Can't wait to see the photos of the deck when you are done. :groovy: Am not surprised at all that you didn't need the booster on this. Again, GREAT job!!!! Beth
  6. September PWNA NJ Chapter Meeting

    Don't forget, this is this weekend!
  7. For Robert Ray

    Robert I have been trying to reach you.... Please call me ASAP. Beth
  8. Need an idea.

    There is also an ultrasonic dipping system for cleaning blinds, but the downstroke on it is around $600-$2500 depending on the equipment you buy. Rod~
  9. http://www.pwnabbs.org/showthread.php?t=2687 To join go to www.pwnabbs.org and join the chat via the CHAT link. If you have not yet registered on the PWNA site to use the chat feature, you will need to do so. Beth
  10. Extendawand

    I'll do my best...I'll post as soon as I get a response from the manufacturer. Beth
  11. Hurricane Frances

    We're just glad everyone is ok! I hope more people check in to let us know they are ok. Beth
  12. I got Wood!!

    ummm...one other thing, the underside I would suggest leaving painted. Stripping that would be a nightmare. Ask them this...what 'look' do they want? Do they want paint again (cringe) or are they trying to go back to a more natural look ( bigger cringe). Your easiest route would be wash, remove peeling paint, prime, recoat with paint. The test of a true wood jedi (yes I watched star wars yesterday) would be to tackle this strip job with the goal of applying a semi trans... There is one other creative solution... and it would probably be the way we would go. In fact, we have used this solution before.... Strip the floor, and leave the rails and underside for a solid recoat. Do the floor in a semi-transparent, leave the rest solid. You have just created a two-tone deck. They are very nice looking when done well. That would be what we would do. Beth
  13. I got Wood!!

    Ummmm... it's not a paint stripper. you have a 50% shot with getting off a latex paint (not to be confused with a stain). Alan, did I send you samples? I think I did. If you have them, try a test spot vertically, and horizontally on places where the paint is still very intact. You may need MEK on this deck. I have not see results yet on the booster that will allow me to say yes to paint removal. That product does make HD hotter, but it is still very new, and it's limitations are not yet well known. If you plan to use HD, test first. Paint is one thing we are not fond of stripping. In fact, it's about the only strip job we will turn down. We don't want to work with MEK. We have our own personal safety limits... Beth :groovy:
  14. Behr removal

    Sturgisjr, Excellent! I knew you could do it! I should know more about Honey Gold this week. As soon as I have it, it will be on the way to you. I placed a very large order. It's great seeing these results. Again, BEAUTIFUL work!!! Beth :groovy3: p.s. look out for fuzzies. You may need to defur/defuzz the deck....
  15. WoodTux Alternatives

    I have also seen what you are referring to, but only on hardwoods like teak and ipe and so forth. Cedar is a soft wood. If you give it a light wash, you'll open up the wood cells. True they will open more over time with age, but that's not the point. Protection should be immediate even if the wood is not absorbing as much product, so as to slow down the weathering process. Beth :groovy:
  16. If you grew up in the 80's you can relate

    :film: WHERE'S THE BEEF!?!?!? :rotfl: (80's wendys ad) Rod~
  17. WoodTux Alternatives

    That is a symptom of over application. This will happen with other products too, but the results are not the same if appied correctly. We have applied the Aussie, SRD, Menwood, Tux, and others correctly but have also seen the films that form from over application. You have to know when enough is enough and what sheen to look for. Beth
  18. WoodTux Alternatives

    Everett is correct. (unless you over apply it in which case it is an application issue) But the resin system is CRITICAL. Why? Well, oil is great for wood, we all agree there. Also the longer the oil the better it will dive into the wood, thus, all product made for hardwoods such as ipe have VERY long oils so as to penetrate. Having said that you can also say that on softer woods you will get less coverage, but better penetration since these are very long oils. The resin which dives into the wood and bonds withthe fibers is protecting the wood from the elements effects of cracking and so forth in a way that the oil without a good resin system can't. Case in point, trees have a sap that runs through them - resin. These trees are cut and they can no longer product one of thier natural protectors. Thus, one of several key elements in a good wood preserving prodict must be a resin that will dive with the oils to help strengthen the wood fibers. These fibers are subjected to alot of things by homeowners, contractors, and the weather. I'll stop here for a while....time for coffee..... I agree with Everett. Beth :groovy3:
  19. WoodTux Alternatives

    Agreed, agreed, agreed, agreed, and agreed. You nailed it Everett! Beth
  20. WoodTux Alternatives

    The Cabot Aussie Oil is formulated for hardwood. My inclination would be to say that: 1. you will get less coverage on PT, cedar or redwood with it 2. but it will last longer since it can penetrate the substrate better. Ev, I know you have used Aussie on softer woods like cedar, can you share your expereince with us? Beth
  21. Who's got....?

    Who's got weekly chats on various subjects? Who's got 3 pages of arcade games? Who's got an exclusive member only area with exclusive leads? Who's got all the hottest, latest, industry news? Who's got the scoop on Round Table Meeting AND the development of local Chapters? Who's got quarterly BOD Chats to answer questions and keep you up to date on the latest industry developments? The PWNA's got the hottest BBS on the net. Have you been there lately? Surf to: http://www.pwnabbs.org We look forward to seeing you there! Beth
  22. thinking about hiring a salesman?

    Are you going to train this person on company policies and what they can and cannot offer a customer. Liability in verbage and the door to door sales act? Commission and hourly is a good basic to start with. We have concidered the same but with 2 of us doing the same thing right now, we are handling the large volume of request for estimates fairly well now. But we have foreseen the need for another person to do this in the future. We are extremely protective of the company and what is said to our clients. What is imparted to a client by a salesperson can become a liability if not properly coached and educated. Just a note for your concideration... Rod~
  23. Behr removal

    Considering what you are taking off, that is a great result. I would make sure the homeowner knows they may not be able to put a semitrans on this deck after stripping and I say wait till it's cleaned and stripped to decide. We have stripped decks and then has a DARK color in a semi-trans applied and it looks good. However I would not suggest a honey color. Sanding is going to have to happen in areas here. This is typical on a solid strip. We do alot of this type of work, and it's one that if you are good at it you can get well known for it and also get paid what it is worth if the homeowner is really tired of the solid. .......either a really DARK semi-trans (helps to cover shadowing of the pigment from the solid) or a solid. But Again, I would wait till you have a dry deck after the strip to make a determination with the homeowner. Beth
  24. Behr removal

    The floor you tested by the rails looks to have received more than 2 coats. HD-80 will take off about 95% of this stain, but you will need to do some sanding in areas like the spindles and under the handrails and on the floors, between the boards will still be a problem. A solid color stain as a replacement should be a strong concideration point. Especially if they dont want to pay for the sanding which will more than likely be needed. A floor sander would provide great results, but will not get the residue from between the boards. You can get resin backed grinder pads larger in diameter than the backing wheel and use them like a edger and get in between the boards (time consuming/back wrenching). Either way, it will be an adventure :rolleyes: Good luck! Rod~
  25. thinking about hiring a salesman?

    Look at your costs, look at your overhead, look at what you need for profit for the business, and what you need to earn, and see what you have left as a percentage. Also consider how long it takes to do the work. I wish we could offer more, but we don't do any street sweeping so I am not sure what the market for that is like. Beth
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