Beth n Rod

Looks like Ipe. You can use penofin but it will need Japan drier added. Apply to saturation and remove all the excess with a rag. Put used rags in water bucket. If you apply Armstrong, same thing. Add Japan drier to expedite curing. In either case, this helps to get the furniture to a state where it can be used without fear of it getting on people clothes. Rod

http://www.armclark.com/oil-based-wood-stains-and-products/hardwood-semi-transparent-oil-based-wood-stain.html Looks like it does on Mahogany. Beth

One way to describe it is that it looks like Ipe when it was new vs mahogany which makes it look like it did when it was new and wet. Rod.

Room booked! Getting ready! Beth

Ok, we are getting closer. Who is thinking about attending and what did you like about the last one? Rod

Problem is, it had this problem before I ever hooked it up to a pw'er. Some casters are made of bearings that are not exactly sized to fill the entire bearing route and there are spaces. When this is present, they tend to bind as the caster turns until they all line up. Rod

Super excited! Can't wait! Beth

You're welcome. Beth

When in doubt, just make a new cut as you suspected. I always square up the ends as a rule when installing new. Rod

Two things. A valve is not operating correctly (opening/closing) or one or more seals were damaged in the incident. Either way, it needs to be taken apart and just replace the seals and valves and check if any of the pistons have cracked. How old is the unit (pump) and when was the last time you had anything like this work done? Rod

Ania, What Rick stated is the same for any end grain sealer. It only goes on the part where you make the cut. If any gets on other parts, wipe off immediately. Rod

Try this link: http://www.diedrichtechnologies.com/paint-removers?zenid=c8a8f418066925186458fc5a10a8b76a Rod

Height X Length X sides being washed and sealed. Figure how long it takes you to do each service and add in your costs for labor, supplies, fuel and overhead. Once you have that cost you can break it down into a sqft price that you can adjust for size of the project and different product costs that apply. Rod

I wouldn't say rarely. I have employee's to play into the factor. lol Rod

Depends on the circumstances. In our state, we can supply the customer with a overage statement to cover product usage. I don't know what your state allows for job time exceeding estimations but I have learned that Your time is one that you eat unless you have made stipulations in the estimate/contract about the time estimated and have verbiage included to cover IF you go over. If that is the case, you will have to make substantiations for why. Rod

I use a time and sqft based production factor in my estimation of a job. Overall, it led to a sqft price based upon each service and listed out like a grocery receipt. Then, the customer is given options as to how much they are willing to spend and given an expectation based upon their choices. Another way to do it is to just price it twice as high as normal. What's the worst that can happen? They say no and you don't lose money from under bidding? Rod

Great job! So....tell us what you learned... Rod

We have only used the whisper washer version until I bought a second unit which has casters. They are ok but I don't care for the way they get stuck in transition when you change directions. Did it since it was new. Rod

I can't see any reason why this deck and pergola can't be maintained. Rod

Well, we are. I'll be speaking. Don't miss it!!! Beth

Do you need a tank for your water or are you using hydrants? Do you need hot water (house washing etc)? Many who choose this option (tow behind) are looking at expanding into other areas of pressure washing so those may factor into the decision as well. Flatwork: Washing patios, sidewalks, pool aprons etc., higher GPM (gallons per minute) are key for rinsing and speed in completion. Washing houses and doing flat work as mentioned above benefit from hot water. Washing roofs doesn't necessarily require hot water but it doesn't hurt to have it if needed. Decks don't require hot water. We are a bit favored towards Hydrotek machines and I am sure others who use different brands will chime in and offer their experiences and testimonials all the same. Dependability and durability are the factors we looked at before deciding on a unit and which unit was key. We started out with an SS series unit which was 4.3 gpm and 3400psi Now that unit has been replaced (14 years later) with another SS 5gpm and 3500psi Our other unit is a dual gun system 8gpm and 3000psi for one wand, 4gpm for two wands. This one requires a tank for the high consumption rate and we have a 150gal tank. Difference is....we have it mounted inside a sprinter van and have plenty of room for other equipment and supplies. The SS unit is in the back of an F-150. Each has a great benefit to use but the most important feature is....no trailer. In our area, trailers are difficult to navigate with in the cramped complexes and amongst the myriad of landscapers which all have big, long and bulky trailers one has to get around. Food for thought. Rod

I always have to have it shipped. No dealers close to me either. Rod

We have not had a store online for many, many years. Sorry. Beth

Who's going?!?!? Rod

Sorry for missing your post Trevor. In our experience, Sikkens is a great product but it has it's drawbacks and caveats. Maintenance being the biggest. Sikkens dek especially goes through a color shift as it ages (darkens like skin in the sun) So if you have a structure with it installed and parts are failing or failed, then the product out of the can will not match what is already on the surface and the result will be splotchy. Rod