Rick,
I'm new to the scene also. Been doing fence installation but I wanted to broaden my business. Wood restoration seems like the next step. Turning gray fences and decks back to almost original and staining saves customers Money, while I still make a nice profit.
A friend has the Cedar Shake also on her house and I offered to clean and stain it for her. So I have some questions for you about what you did.
Do I use the same cleaning material I use now to clean my fences and decks?
Also, what stain would you think is best color and application wise?
Spray, Pad, or Brush?
And the last thing, the price per square foot I should charge.
Thanks,
Vinny
Also, do you have any Pics of the finished product?