JamesHayhurst

There is a product that will give you streak free glass inside and out. It's Newspaper. Get a bowl of water and a small wash cloth and wash the windows. Let it drip dry a little while then use the newspaper to completely dry it. It might sound weird but try it, it works.

Well, that's really awesome! It's always great to hear a success story. Down here the Curves are sprouting up everywhere so it's easy to see the value of your investment. After I graduate college I definatley want to invest but right now I'm spread to thin with school and work. Good luck with your investments!

Jon, How did you guess so accurately? Or is this all just a joke?

I've decided to start buying sodium hpyochlorite in bulk but I don't know the proper procedure for storage. Can anyone help?

Thanks for the link! How do you know if your bleach is filtered or not? That seems to make a huge difference! http://www.powellfab.com/products/SodiumHypo/bleach_decomposition/bleach_decomposition.html

How cool? Does anyone know the decomposition rate of 12% sodium hypochlorite?

I hope this is the case. Maybe Bates Chemical Co. will be my answer. However, I might have mentioned this before but I've had to buy 6% when I was desperate (multiple occasions) and it took several coats plus misting on the different jobs. I believe I read here that 6% is the lowest SH will decompose.

Please quote me where I said it was resistant. Its just takes More COATS which Equals More TIME which eats More Profit. Is that simple enough?

I was talking with a roof cleaner in Florida that informed me that most houses you all clean are some what shaded by trees. He also said that on houses that have no shade the mold only grows on the north side because the sun bakes and kills the mold. I'm not quoting him but this what the gist of it. Anyways, if this is true then I thought you'd like to know this... 90% of the houses I clean have no trees and no shade. The mold that bakes in the sun all day is just as thick as the mold on the North side. Regardless of whether it's "incredi-mold" or not I know that if you use 50/50 you'd find yourself applying 2 or more coats then misting spots.

Shane, Thank You! Jon, Thanks for the compliments! Until I get alot of advertising I'll have to use this offer. Scott, Right On! Mike, ............................

It's CLEAN!!!

Shane, Could you provide me with the name of the company in Liberty? Thanks, James

Mel, Wanna know something wierd? I've yet to see a tile roof down here that needs cleaning! There's many OLD OLD houses down here with the original tile roofs on them that don't get mold on them. I don't know why but I just thought I'd let you know. Btw, that 's some pretty serious mold on that roof of yours!

Shane, It would be great of you to give me their contact info! I don't care if it's even more than what I'm paying... I absolutely HATE openeing each box, opening each bottle then hand dumping it into my tank then disposing of all that plastic and cardboard. Scott, I do buy it from a pool store warehouse and it's called "Shock". It's the ONLY place (that I've found) I can get it locally. To all, I've mentioned this before but... We have an average rainfall similar to Hawaii There are over 20 full scale "Plants" in our area (not the living green things) We have an average humidity of 85% and a few other reasons I can't think of. This is why I believe the mold in MY area (not Tx in general) is a lot worse than most places.

Scott, Thanks for your concern about the strenghth of my suppliers chems but I don't think that's the case. The reason my chems cost so much is because each gallon is in it's own jug and each set of four jugs get thier own sealed cardboard box. The warehouse is completely air conditioned and even if the boxes where stored in direct sunlight (and they arn't) the carboard keeps it shockingly cool inside the box (I've placed a box in 95 degree heat all day just to see). There are times when I couldn't get 10.5% and I had to use straight 6%. With regular bleach (bought at super walmart) it takes 2 coats and then I still have to spray a few spots.

In Florida, yes you could. Trust me, it's different here and believe it or not that house isn't that bad compared to most here (notice the mold hasn't even reach the peak).

When I re-apply it's usually a few spots that I know will have trouble rinsing. However, I recently did a house that took 3 entire coats at 80%! My application process is no different than yours or anyone elses (except people that x-jet). The difference is the mold.

Mel, With 5 gallons per minute and a stream like that, do you have a lot of run-off?

Mel, What kind of hose and and wand set-up do you use with that pump? Also, where'd you get it? I'm also assuming that with a stream like that you don't need to actually get on the roof to rinse? Also, do you hook up to the water hose or use a tank? Sorry for all the questions it's just that rinsing is my biggest time consumer. I did a test with several water hoses in different areas of south east texas and got an average of 3gpm.

never mind what I said.

never mind what I said

never mind what I said

never mind what I said

If what Grant posted is accurate then I don't see what the problem is by measuring. It takes no more than 10 min to find the sf of the roof of most large houses and also makes you look more professional. Even if I wanted to "eyeball" (and I could) what to say when the customer asks how you price it? Call it newbie'ness but I'm just willing to take the time to be accurate and my method will always look and be more proffessional than the "eyeball" method. Here's part of what Grant posted: Multiply the sqft area of the building by 3" 1.031 3-1/2" 1.042 4" 1.054 4-1/2" 1.068 5" 1.083 5-1/2" 1.10 6" 1.118 6-1/2" 1.137 7" 1.158 7-1/2" 1.179 8" 1.202 8-1/2" 1.225 9" 1.250 9-1/2" 1.275 10" 1.302 10-1/2" 1.329 11" 1.357 11-1/2" 1.385 12" 1.414

Thank you all for the fast reply! I'm going to think about it some more but in the mean time i'd like to know where you purchased your reel, Mel?