Beth n Rod

We don't do them anymore, but when we did the goal was to remove the debris and make sure the gutter flowed with water (ie downspouts ran free of debris). Never scrubbed the interiors. No one sees it. However, people DO ask for black streak removal on the exteriors, which we do often with house washes. Beth

You can use the oxiclean in a pinch yes. I would still neutralize behind it. Beth

I would urge caution. some gutters have weak paint and you can actually strip it accidentally. Been there done that. Rod!~

They are a class act. Always very supportive of contractors and the industry. Beth

I got a text from John T., they are okay, he says it looks like a war zone up there. Blocks around him devastated, his was spared. Lots of trees damage and wires down and not alot of electricity. Beth

All schools and colleges here are closed Monday and Tuesday. Early voting in Maryland is cancelled Monday. Beth

We are going to get slammed. About as ready as we can be.... Beth

To be clear.....I think when James says heating the oil up, he's talking about storing it in a room in a house so it is warmer than it would be if garage kept for example. We are not talking about putting it on a pot and heating it on the stove. Beth

Paul Ryan Stimulus Funds Requests Show VP Nominee Asked For More Than Previously Reported [READ] You guys might want to read this..... Beth

I know the folks at Roof-to-Deck. You're in good hands. Beth

Well, the guy did look like a complainer. Beth

I agree Russ. But unfortunately the title can only be changed the first 30 minutes after posting. It's a VB thing. I can't even get to it as admin. I tried. Going after work when there is no RFP is called......cold calling. Period. Like I said I just found it odd that of all industries, our was the one mentioned. Beth

I was just surprised when I saw it in the middle of the article. You rarely see anything having to do with pressure washing in major news. Beth

Congrats to Seymore too! All the work in this thread was good solid work. And Rick, it's fine with me not to win. For all of these jobs the customer was the winner. They look really good! Beth

Looks like BigChaz won! :-) Great work! Beth

glbrown2 - Signature please. House rules. Beth

Okay - I thought it over and voted. :-) Come on everyone....vote! :-) Let's have some fun here. Beth

That does suck. Been there. Always always always keep at least one backup. My inner geek has spoken. Beth

Okay I found one. It was not chosen because it is a eye popping deck, it was chosen because the wood - Cypress - is rarely seen around here for building and because the Japanese look to the back of the house makes the architecture interesting to me. We stripped sikkens off the deck. We installed Armstrong Clark Amber. Enjoy. Beth

Come on John get in the contest man..... Beth

Note to self...must enter contest..... Beth

Nice little haven they have back there. And you made it sooooooo pretty! Beth

Very sharp indeed! Beth

I have also moved this to the DIY area. Beth

James, among the rest have pointed to the cause as bleach effect and I would say that it was too strong as well, or left on too long and not completely rinsed to avoid the damage. If you have not sealed the deck, repeat the process with a stripping solution but cut the strength with water to make it only 1:4 (stripper:water) and then once you have brushed it and washed it, follow with Oxalic acid neutralizer/brightener at labeled strength and allow to dwell until the wood returns to its light yellow color. Reapply as indicated by darker patches of wood which indicates the neutralization is incomplete. Rinse well. Rent a square buff sander and use 60grit paper to remove the fuzz, blow off the deck and then stain. Rod!~