Ronnie Reeves

Im looking for safety equipment for working on roofs and was wondering where can I buy it at a good price? What type rope would hold up best against cleaning chemicals? Thanks, Ronnie Reeves

Rubber ball with a hook embedded sounds like a great idea.

What length rope did you buy? Im still researching but I may go with the static rope and the grigri.

Hey Jon, how does the snappy anchors work?

I tried different shoes and boots on the aluminum roof that I just finished and the best grip came from some old hunting boots that had the bottom worn flat. I still tried to stay on the screw pegs while walking. I wont get on another roof without the proper fall protection, no since in all the risk. I will try some water shoes also. Thanks for the information, Ronnie Reeves

Firedkm will check it out on ebay. I talked to a man that rock climbs and he said to get a gi-gi, to clip on my safety belt. Thanks, Ronnie Reeves

Im unable to find Sodium Hypochlorite in 12.5 solution here locally, but walmart has a bag of Calcium Hypochlorite which is 65% Chlorine, my question is whats the difference in Sodium Hypochlorite and Calcium Hypochlorite? I have a local chemical dealer that sells Sodium Hypochlorite but sells it in a powder form, 100lb drum for 147.50 if I pick it up. He says I can mix it to a 12.5 solution and it will make aprox. 1200 gallons which is way more than I can use. My question here is can it be mixed from a powder in small amounts and be mixed at the same strength each time due to fillers in the powder? Thanks, Ronnie Reeves

Thanks for the information! Ronnie

I also have the M-5 x-jet and if something happened to it I would be on the phone ordering another one. I am new to powerwashing and didnt own the regular x-jet but with the M-5 I can adjust spray pattern without changing tips. This is a big plus when working off a ladder cleaning aluminum roofs.

Thanks for the information guys, Im in the process of trying to find some chemicals that work, I bought some house cleaning chemicals from a well known distributor and im going to toss it, I have better luck using Jomax from Home Depot and adding Bleach. Im finishing an aluminum roof tomorrow that I have had to wash twice, 3 times in some places, I sure will be glad to find the chemicals I need to do each job. Thanks again for the information, Ronnie Reeves

I have a sure flow pump hooked to a 25 gallon tank on a cart that I may use for applying it to the roof. Do you let the solution dry on the roof before reapplying the second or third coat? Also do you use 12% or less on asphalt shingles? I have a x jet but was wondering if it would wash off with a water hose at high pressure? Thanks, Ronnie

Ryan, do you know the chlorine % in your Calcium Hypochlorite? Also have you ever tried this on asphalt shingles? Thanks, Ronnie

I have a customer that wants me to clean his aluminum roof, it has mold/mildew and some tree sap. I have never cleaned a aluminum roof and dont want to screw up, need some information from the pros. Also can an aluminum roof be walked on? Thanks Ronnie Reeves

What about Sodium Hypochlorite "bleach" mixed with soap and water? If a label states that a product is safe for aluminum siding, wouldn't it also be safe for aluminum roofing? Thanks, Ronnie Reeves

I have been reading about the extend a wand and was wondering if the fiberglass model is as good as the older alluminum model? Im thinking of getting the 24 foot 1/4 hose rod. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the information, Ronnie