Beth n Rod

PWNA's holding a KEC chat tonight at www.pwnabbs.org/chat1 hosted by Doc Reisman. Started at 8:00pm eastern Beth

It's stable, so it should be quite a while. If you don't use it all that day, don't worry. It will be fine. I think Rod usually uses all of his mixed solution within a few days, but I have heard you could mix a full tank of it and it would be fine. It's the percarbs that have a shorter life.

Why is it the customer doesn't mind if they doody on top of the fresh sealant, but they do mind if you seal over the doody? Brush-n-seal. Several years ago Rod sealed over one that had a doody on it, and the customer didn't like it, so we started brushing them off, or sanding them if you run into Super Bird and his steel pellets.

Depends on the ingredients. I have been told, but will not say.

Hmmm... sounds like a Seinfeld reference to me...as in him the guy who acted like the character Krammer on Seinfeld. That's my guess but I'm curious to hear the real meaning too! Beth

Actually the majority are PT wood. Cedar is also popular, and Redwood and Ipe are becoming more popular. Ipe seems to be the new alternative to trex around here.

Jon, You are welcome to come up here to work with us to do exactly what you just asked about. Call us. We'll help you get started. Beth & Rod

p.s. Bryan, if you are stripping a deck and have to defuzz it, then you would need to use a product that you apply to dry wood for the very reason you stated... the fuzz needs to be dry to be removed I would think. So perhaps a wet solution is best looked at as an opportunity for a standard wash, rather than an application following a strip job.

No problem Henry. Glad to do it.

Well, let's put it this way, Wood Tux has been on wood for several years now. Last year it was on wood that we as contractors sealed it with. It's been there for a full year, going into two for that. It's also been on test wood for quite a while. Last year a photo was posted of Wood Tux and Brand X [yes, RS] after one year. Wood Tux outperformed it. It's not just about the color, no. But let's face the facts: Pigment is in large part what protects from UV damage. Therefore, a lasting color on the surface means the wood is more protected, and the wood will not grey as fast. This also means the deck will be easier to maintain, and will look better longer, which keeps you as the company applying it since it's out there working hard not just for the deck, but for you. Oils are what help to moisturize the wood. Wood Tux contains a variety of excellent oils, and of course since newer boards and older boards absorb differently (as in quantity of product) it will absorb the necessary amount of product. Newer boards are still moist deep inside them. As they age, they dry out from the outside, inward. This is specifically why older neglected boards need more product than newer ones. This will be true of ANY penetrating oil based product you put on the wood. The goal should always be to clean and protect exterior wood as soon as a structure is built, to help keep the woods natural moisturizers inside. This helps to ensure that the owner gets the longest possible life out of the wood. Wood Tux does an excellent job of helping to protect the wood's natural moisture from drying out. Beth :groovy::groovy3::groovy2:

Well, we applied Wood Tux at a fairly high WMC last year and guess what? No mildew growth. It's the quality of the ingredients that are key in a good product. The differences between Wood Tux and Wood Tux Wet will not alter the colors, or the quality of the product as it stands now. It's simple really, Extreme Solutions makes excellent wood care products. They have the best product suite and total solution out there. Nothing is released until it has been thoroughly tested, and if it doesn't pass their standards, it doesn't release. This is why we felt so comfortable with it last year, and guess what? We wre not let down even once. We have revisited jobs to look in on them, and they are still beautiful. Beth :groovy3:

Wood Tux Wet will be an oil based product.... ;) :groovy: Has the same great integrity and top ingredients as Wood Tux.

You're welcome! Stop by when you can and let us know what's up. Have fun at that job. I bet you will learn things of value. :)

John, That goodness you are alright! I just spoke to Stephen Howland. I'll be sending all of the customer info to him, and regardless of if any of you in the thread bought from us or another party, if you have a concern we'll help to work with Extend-A-Wand to get it resolved. Steve has promised to get these issues addressed asap. He'll be in touch. Also I have been told the wands are shipping now within 48 hours, with a one week delivery. The belt has been backordered, but is due in within a few days, and any backorders have been promised to be shipped overnight from Canada direct. Please keep me in the loop on these issues so I can help you all get them resolved so you can work safely and productively. We're here for you! Beth :groovy:

Classic, You can work with us if you like, call anytime, we're glad to help. All our contact info is below. Beth :groovy3:

Just a reminder that if you are a newby who is interested in driving in for hands on instruction, give us a call. We're glad to spend some field time with you and to demonstrate the basics you'll need to operate on your own. Beth & Rod

Thanks Bart.

An electric sprayer with a shurflow pump and a long hose will save on frustration..... Call Rod and he can tell you about his electric sprayer. Beth:groovy:

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How many cleanings are you doing? A preliminary and a final, just a final, what's involved? It's not always just per square foot. Can you describe the job? Beth

Personally, we like Sherwin Williams Cuprinol as a solid on a two tone job. However for semitransparent sealers, we love oils. Water based sealers don't apply the same way.

Some screens are removeable, but most aren't. Prepare them for what can happen up front and do your masking when sealing. You're headed the right direction.

First order of business is tell them it will not be an exact match. Why? 1. remaining pigment from the other stain wil darkent he wood 2. older wood will be darker than the newer addition Strip the onle area and lightly wash the other. Apply the semitransparent of their choice. You could bid to sand the older area a bit, so you get back to boards that are approx the same color, but charge extra for that. Beth

Well put Russ!

Hi Carlos, Once you go to the store, click on the wood care items and you'll see what you need. It's all up there. Beth