ParadiseProWash

Thanks Jon its always good to get constructive ideas from people I have never thought about that and I thank you my friend for mentioning it to me.:D

Here is what I use I made this up in MS Word. This is what I use for residental pressure washing. It didnt come out right when I pasted it here but you get the idea. For wood restoration I use Wolmans sheets that they will make up for you.:D Paradise Pro Wash Eads, TN 38028 Proposal & Contract 901-465-9144 or Cell 901-229-4236 Date : Email: MorganParadise@msn.com Billing Information Location Information Name Location Name Address Attention Billing Address Email Phone # Fax # We submit the following proposal for services: Using high pressure equipment and contractor grade chemicals and soaps our bid is $________.00 Services included in this rate are as follow. o Pressure Washing of Exterior of House o Pressure Washing of Exterior Gutters o Pressure Washing Patio Area o Pressure Washing Walkways o Pressure Washing Driveway o Pressure Washing Misc._______________________________________________________________ o Moving of obstacles and obstructions. Quotation effective for 30 days from the above date. Prices quoted do not include moving of furniture or other obstacles. Property owners are required to move any and all obstacles unless prior arrangements with Paradise Pro Wash are made in advance and documented. Payment for the above services to be made when services are rendered. This agreement may be terminated by either party within 5 business days written notice. ___________________________________ Authorized Company Representative ***Authorization and acceptance of Agreement*** The above services are accepted and work is authorized to begin on_________________. Authorized Signature(s) __________________________________ Title __________________________________ Date __________________________________

Thanks I was taught well.:D

I personally dont do cold calling but am curious as to how this new law will affect those that do.:D

From what I read today the President signed it into law so I would think that that would overturn any court ruling.

Hello Everybody, The financial recession has not only hit corporate life, but it has recently also struck me personally. After balancing my income and expenses for the past eight months of this year, it appears I have been living too large. It transpires that I have bought too many luxury items that have resulted in a serious overdrawal of my accounts. In order to pay back my debts and still have some room for a holiday this year, I have decided to sell some of my possessions in a garage sale. Sales will start this Sunday. I have already put some of my possessions out on the drive and in the yard. I attach a photo to give you some idea of the selection there. If you see anything you deem to be useful, then e-mail me; I can let you know if the item is sold or still available. I would appreciate it if you don't spread this around too much, as it is quite embarrassing and I don't wish my neighbours to become too judgemental about my recent excesses. Thank you Morgan Paradise

I couldnt resist LOL:D

Everett I really appreciate your comments and your time. After we stepped back and got on the same page things have been answered that I had pondering in my mind I really appreciate that. __________________ Morgan T. Paradise Eads, TN 38028 901-465-9144 I love this Business Website www.contractor.com/paradiseprowash morganparadise@msn.com

Morgan, There are a lot of materials covered, handouts, samples, examples, power point presentation, some tools of the trade. We cover marketing, chemicals, equipment needs, methods, types of woods, other avenues of income, estimating, types of stains and sealers, and much more. If someone has been doing this for a long time and has really kept up with the times, then no this may not be the class for them. I have had people in the class that were over 10 years and were still hearing things for the first time. There are other items like cornblasting, repairs, other wood restoration and such discussed. The class is a day and a half with and a half a day for review and the test which is 150 questions. At this time there are only demos at the yearly seminar. It is another issue that is trying to be resolved about actually going to a members scheduled job. Waivers and insurance are the issues but, will be resolved in the future. I agree there can always be room for improvement and there are folks putting in a lot of time to make these things happen. Bottom line is I am a contractor as well and have had the same thoughts and feelings as others over the years. I have simply chosen at this time to become more active in order to try and make a difference, time will tell if I am successful and if changes are in store. My personal goal is to actually come full circle and have one truck and my pressure washer and just do decks. By myself, no employees, no nothing. Spend my winters vacationing in the Keys or the Dominican. __________________ Everett Abrams ABRAMS PLUS INC./ DECK RESTORATION PLUS 1-866-440-DECK

quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The advanced course is also going to be hands on, not just books, slides, power point presentaion , or whatever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does this mean that there will be no hands on during this class. In other words you will not be actually restoring anything just book and class work?????? Thanks Everett for taking a deep breath I understand a little better now but more details please. What if any products and techniques are being talked about???? You know what they say curiousity killed the cat so to speak. __________________ Morgan T. Paradise Eads, TN 38028 901-465-9144 I love this Business Website www.contractor.com/paradiseprowash morganparadise@msn.com

Fair Enough Morgan, I understand better now exactly where you are coming from. You are 100% correct in wanting to know as much about the class and how it would benefit you or anyone else. I certainly don't mean to ruffle any feathers, anyone who knows me knows that I am very unselfish in this department. As to who is teaching the class, that would be me. I was asked by the PWNA Board and the guys who were running the class if I would consider teaching the class. I believe there were three others who were considered. We had to submit our qualifications and whatever other materials we had and then they chose the person. If anyone would like to know more about me just e-mail me or call me and I'll fill you in. I am not going to post all that on the BBS'. eabrams@deckrestorationplus.com or 1-866-440-3325. The recertification is really simple and you don't need to attend a seminar to keep up the cert. there are other ways. I am glad you mentioned Health Insurance. New laws have just been passed and I personally am working with the Better Business Bureau on getting Association Benefits. This would be HUGE. I have not posted this anywhere yet and wasn't planning on it until it happens. The laws now allow for association benefits in Virginia (PWNA's Headquarter's). We have been turned down by Blue Cross/ Blue Shield and are currently working on other carriers. It is something that IS being worked on now. The same thing goes for all the other certifications though not just wood. They are there to be a benefit to the members and non-members if someone feels that it fits their needs. I agree with you on costs and believe that is where the PWNA has failed. They should be geographic. Since taking over the instructing of the course I went to Vegas, then in New Jersey, now in Maryland. If any one group has an interest in any other part of the country, we will try to make that work. The advanced course is also going to be hands on, not just books, slides, power point presentaion , or whatever. Morgan, I don't care where you are from the South Pole, the South of France, or just the SOUTH, you and any other contractor are alwys welcome to pick up the phone and call or stop in at my place when they are in the area. I love to talk shop and share ideas. I appreciate you and others bringing up certain topics, I just really don't like the bashing that happens on the BBS' at times whether it is an individual, group, PWNA, or whoever. It discourages me that this occurs. I like different opinions and discussions, heck that's what makes the world go around. Discussions though, not attacks. I apologize if I jumped the gun a bit. Maybe it's just us guys in the NORTH! __________________ Everett Abrams ABRAMS PLUS INC./ DECK RESTORATION PLUS 1-866-440-DECK

quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Paradise, you are a member of the PWNA BBS and it seems to me that your name has come up in our meetings as well as helping you out and how to handle that. Whether folks donated or not it was posted, discussed, and was an avenue of communication for you. Why now do something like this? If you wanted to question the PWNA why not do it on that site? It is a free country, you can speak your mind there also. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now to address this issue. Everette I was contacted about being helped by some people and I will say I appreciate what they did but I never asked for help and they know that. As far as using the PWNA board for an avenue of communication I thank them for that also however had I know you would through that in my face the first time I didnt agree with you or ask a few questions I would have never joined that board. I really dont see what your point of even bring that up was except to jab a little. Im much bigger than that so this is all I will say about that. __________________ Morgan T. Paradise Eads, TN 38028 901-465-9144 I love this Business Website www.contractor.com/paradiseprowash morganparadise@msn.com

Whoa slow down Everett I said I didnt want to start anything and I meant it thats why I asked for PRO's and Con's. I find nothing wrong with being certified however I raise the question to you as to recertification Why? Can the regulations that you bring up not be sent out to your certified people without them having to go thru being certified again. For example Wolmans sends out a newsletter twice a yr to update people that have been certified about changes. My question is why after being certified would I want to go to the expense of getting a plane ticket round trip from Memphis to D.C. and get a hotel room plus rent a car and food just to find out something that could be sent in the form of a newsletter. I have in no way slammed the PWNA nor do I wish too, I was just asking Why? I think that is a legit question dont you. Now another question who is teaching this class and what makes them an authority on this subject? What products are going to be taught and what methods are going to be taught. I dont see any problem with asking these questions and I dont see any problem with you answering them. I admit that after rereading my post you from that side of the fence could have gotton the wrong idea but you have to remember im from the south and from the country so we dont always talk like other people so again I will say I am not trying to start anything I would just like my questions answered and if you want me to take my questions to the PWNA message board I will but Everett would I not be getting only one side of the fence from that board I asked for Pros and Cons. If you guys would ever get it were we could get group health insurance I would join in a second. I just dont have the money or the time to have to fly up north or out west everytime the PWNA has something. __________________ Morgan T. Paradise Eads, TN 38028 901-465-9144 I love this Business Website www.contractor.com/paradiseprowash morganparadise@msn.com

For those interested I was the one who originally posted that and I was a bit confused about why the recertification after myself and Everett got on the same page we had a pretty good discussion and he cleared alot of things up for me. I will do some copy and paste so that everyone can see what was said. I will not post what others posted just myself and Everett. How many times does this thread have to be replayed? If someone didn't want to start anything then you wouldn't post at all. Some folks seem to like to ride both sides of the fence. Morgan Paradise, you are a member of the PWNA BBS and it seems to me that your name has come up in our meetings as well as helping you out and how to handle that. Whether folks donated or not it was posted, discussed, and was an avenue of communication for you. Why now do something like this? If you wanted to question the PWNA why not do it on that site? It is a free country, you can speak your mind there also. Your thoughts and ideas would be welcome, both positve and negative. If a convertible car were for everyone then we would all have one. It's not though so others have different cars. Isn't it the same with organizations and associations? There isn't one in particular that is for everyone. Isn't education in any form positive and beneficial? There are other certifications out there that are done over the internet or by sending in for testing. This course is much more detailed than that and is certainly a postive step in raising the standards of the industry, as are all of the certifications offered. Some of the comments have merit, don't get me wrong. Currently, the PWNA is working on advanced certification courses for all of the current classes, to address the issue of what is offered down the road. Recertification is to discuss any changes in the industry related to government regs., procedures, equipment , and etc. The Pest Control industry does recertification classes, is that also absurd? To address the PWNA Wood Cert. in particular it was done in conjunction with the folks at WOLMAN. No one is stopping anyone from implementing their own certification and/or classes. Design your own and have it recognized and move forward. Steve R. has his class and from what I read and hear is done very well and is also productive and positive. There are Log Cabin Companies that give classes and certifications also. My point being why find something wrong with education? I further don't see anything wrong with an association(or anyone) else making money off of a program like this. It enables the association to continue to grow. Who would do it for free? From a sales point of view I use any of my certifications and qualifications to get an upperhand on my competition. I give out 6 different ones depending on the job and I'm sure it works. nothing wrong with this either. If one wants to find fault with someone or something they usually don't have to look very far, this is certainly one of those cases. I am not looking to argue with anyone only to offer another side of the issue raised. As far as education goes if I were to sit down and talk with any of you I would certainly be open to learning something, and I'm sure I would, and vice versa. FYI Contractors 92% Vendors 8% IWCA/PWNA are combining efforts to make it a better show for the attendees, plain and simple. I am glad to have the opportunity and the forum to be able to express these views. Thank you. __________________ Everett Abrams ABRAMS PLUS INC./ DECK RESTORATION PLUS 1-866-440-DECK

I am going to post some pictures of a deck I did last Friday. The deck is about 10 yrs old and was made of (get this) non pressure treated wood (thats right) regular pine and it had Thomsons put on it when it was first build. I was kind of scared to walk on the thing but they insisted that they wanted the job done. The deck was stripped with Roof Magic and Brightened with Citriclic Acid then sealed with Wood Tux Warm Honey Gold. I was not pleased with the way it turned out but Im not use to dealing with this bad of neglected wood. I dont think it would have made any difference what I put on it I dont think I would be happy with it. I did her mothers swing and it turned out great so here are the pics for your viewing pleasure(LOL):D

Your right guys we are not magicians and the customers were very happy. I washed the house, and all concrete and did her deck plus I washed her dads house next door and did all the concrete and I washed her dads rental house and all the concrete plus I washed her moms flower house so I made good money off these people. I just hate neglected wood I like to see the wood look its best as Im sure most of us do. I think they will replace the deck in a couple of yrs she told me that they hardly ever use it because of its condition but wanted it to look better for when people came over. Her dad paid for everything and is a multi millionaire. He has been farming for over 30 yrs and made his money selling real estate off the road frontage and hilly land and still ownes over 5000 acres.:D

I think they should have torn it down and rebuilt it because when I walked on it you could feel the boards giving way to much. The deck was 522 sq ft and I applied 5 gallons of the wood tux to it I think it was a lost cause. Here is the swing I did for her mother I think it looks pretty good.

The Floor you can see the new boards turned out great but the old one look like s--t to me.

The deck was in the shade when I took the pictures so there not the best in the world.

More pictures

I voted for the 1 and 5 gallon I like to be able to buy just a little more than I need. Say I have a deck that calls for 6 or 7 gallons of stain I would hate to have to buy 10 gallon because after a while the containers would start stacking up of left over stain. Just my thoughts anyhow. Beth I got my stain Thursday and I stained that deck Friday I will post pics as soon as I have time to download them off my camera. The Wood Tux was very easy to work with.

Some people might be able to use some of these free magazine offers. I received the quality magazine when I was working as the quality control manager for a metal working company however they have some offers for somethings that might be of interest to some. Here is the link http://www.bnp.com/publications.html I hope it works.:D

If you would goto the website you would notice the walking stick has an elbow on the end so that the angle of the pitchwitch will be the proper angle to contact the roofing. Also the pitchwitch is designed to go up and down a roof as from the ground that is the way the tips are angled so that it doesnt spray water back under the shingles. If you were to use the walking stick you would still need to go up and down the roof from the angle as to be facing up the roof not down. I have used the coress wands and I love them they are light weight and very easy to use and best of all they dont sway a whole lot like my yellow extension wand. I would never just spot clean a roof its ok to clean just the front or back or side but never just a spot. You will have a clean spot on the roof and it would show up in my opion. By the way this info was not meant as a sales pitch as I have nothing to gain except to help you.

With the pitch witch you will need to purchase the Coress wand around a 40' wand or longer. I have used the pitch witch when I went to class a Stevens and it is an awesome tool for doing roofs. First we X-Jetted our chemical onto the roof and raised the pitch witch onto the roof we then started at the top left hand corner and started working our way slowly down the roof. When we got to the bottom we just walked it back up and while walking it up we streered it to where we needed to be. We were using a 4 gpm machine and it worked great. If you have any specific questions ask and I will try to answer them for you.:D

I just spoke with Steven on this matter and he said he would do a test and take pictures because he owns both. As far as your statements Paul you are correct. Like I said I have not tested the 1/4 hose Im just going on what he said. I love these boards we can have discussions and work things out like this its great to have people to discuss things like this with.:D