Beth n Rod

RAIN! I am sick of allt his RAIN! You plan your day and it RAINS! You think it will rain and iti decides not to RAIN! It refuses to do it on a schedule. It won't stay dry long enough. I'm growing webbing between my toes from all this RAIN! :arg: :rant: :soapbox: :bullistic

Exactly. I think you are more likely to have a problem with a pickett fince than a stockade fence. In any event, good luck. The other thing I have seen is a need to spray again over some areas that don't cover as well and where the solid looks lighter. Beth

If I could, believe me I would. We have even toyed with the idea of tarping off decks to try to keep water off....kind of like uptting up a tent over them. Problem is, they come in too many shapes and sizes and are not all ground level. :(

Scott, Yes. Backbrushing a solid can be just as important as it is on a semitransparent, since you are going for an even look. If this is your first shot at wood, I suggest working with a semi-transparent. They are more forgiving, less frustrating, and make less mess if you are not used to an airless. Call us if you need any help or advice at all when you are working on this. We're here for you. Beth & Rod :) :)

I would suggest a maintenance wash with a percarbonate, followed by reapplication of the same product, if they know what it is. You'll have to determine if it's just the horizontals that need attention or if all surfaces need it. Typically, you can run into compatibility issues if you apply one product over top of another, as tey are designed to do one of two things: bond to the wood bond to itself as a second coat or reapplication Hope this helps. Beth :groovy:

http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice/overview.htm?topic=Pressure%20Treated%20Wood This article outlines the health effects... Beth

Have a lead for a deck job in Odenton Md., wash & seal. If interested, call or email us directly for contact details. Beth & Rod:rainbow: :winking:

Lemme guess... Hints from Heloise?

Just use the smilies list when you post, and use the code for the basic set. Or, copy paste the images....:groovy:

I doubt it...not without washing it first!

Happy 4th everyone! Take a minute during this day to think about why we are celebrating and truly enjoy this Holiday. We live in a great country whose founding fathers worked hard to develop the framework that still governs us today. Beth & Rod

:) :( :cool: thanks Paul! Happy 4th to you too!

This post is in response to a post on another BBS, where a member voices his opinion and asks questions. PWNA has been offering a Wood certification program since 1999, when it was developed with assistance from both Wolman and Sunbrite, in an effort to offer a certification that doesn't have a lable from a manufacturer on it, but rather the backing of a National organization. It's not new. For those who wished to have a credential that would allow them to present their company with the kind of National certification often found in other industries, this became an important step. The advantages that are easiest to spot are: * Quicker launch for new companies * Sales advantages over competition * Potential higher dollar per job The PWNA is currently working on additional certification programs in various areas, as well as higher level certification in existing areas. These programs take time to develop. The PWNA isn't for everyone. But for those who are willing to give it a chance, well, you might just find that it's a valuable tool just like a high school diploma, college degree, or other membership or accreditation. Beth & Rod

Yes, it would be a potential hazard to the shingles, and is not suggested (HD-80). You're right, most all roof cleaners contain that ingredient (sodium hydroxide). You can accomplish the same thing with a percarbonate. Might take a little longer, but won't harm the shingle either....

I would suggest hourly for the spot removal. How large is the spot? You don't have to strip the whole deck, just the effected areas. Then turn them off to the idea of painting. Paint is far harder to remove than stains and sealers. Hope this helps. Beth

What a wonderful idea! We use hot water on house washes. We've never had problems withthe hose getting that hot (variable thermostat) and I think Rod washes about the same temp as you use on dishes or laundry, or a hot shower. Beth

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Take HD-80 to the affected area and agitate witha deck brush. Do this for about 20 minutes. Rinse. Apply the citralic brightener. RInse, rinse, rinse. This should help greatly. HD-80 is a wonderful degreaser, and we use it on grease stains on wood, concrete, etc... all the time. Beth :cool:

Rod love his. He says he has less back strain, and better control of the wand. The design is such that instead of the wand pulling down, it lifts up and you pull the wand down rather than fighting to lift it up. He says he has less fatigue with it. He also loves the locking mechanism. Beth & Rod

Deck lead, contact me for details. Beth;)

Looks great Lenny! :) Glad to hear you're enjoying it. We really like working with it alot. When we are in a townhome community, we always get a neighbor now. Sometimes more than one. There are several communities near us where Wood Tux is sprouting up all over the place. Bet your referrals go up with this product. Ours sure did. Beth

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So far, Wood Tux is holding up well, but we're not done testing. :) I'll ask Russ about mixing the two. Beth

We got one of the Hurricane brushes..... and I think we'll try the link above next. I'll order one in next week. Need something fast since the brush is down after its second use... :(