Mike Williamson

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Another wood I see used quite a bit in this area is Cypress. It is a beautiful wood, resistant to termites/insects, cleans easily, and isn't that expensive. I just cleaned and brightened my deck as a learning project for wood restoration, and will be sealing it with Readyseal as soon as the weather cooperates. If the rain had held off another 4 hours this past weekend, it would have been done there. I'll post pics as soon as I have it done. It is almost entirely cypress, and looks almost as good now after brightening as it did the day I built it 4 years ago. It has never been sealed, and as you can see I have 3 planks or so to replace before I seal it.

Yes, I'd say windows are profitable! From everything I've read, a good rate is around $2.50 per window per side downstairs, and a bit more for upstairs windows. My first job on my own was to do the windows for a homeowner and pressurewash a small patio. It took around 3 1/2 hours, and paid $225.00, most of which was the windows. Not bad for something that has literally NO overhead. $10.00 in cleaning chemicals will last you for a LOT of windows, and the squeegees don't wear out that fast and it is very cheap to replace the rubber when they do. A guy could literally get into window washing on a $30.00 budget. A couple squeegees, some good lint free rags, some soap and water, and a good polishing cloth and you're in business! I agree with Beth, it is a great add-on, especially for someone like you who is out at night at commercial properties anyway. Get them to pay you to do their windows while you're there!