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Last year was our first year and we did 32 deck with Ready Seal. One of the selling points I use is that our stain does not need to be stripped off when we come back for maintenance coat in 2 years. My question is if customer waits longer to do maintenance coat, say like 3-5 years, at that point does it need to be stripped, or does a good cleaning suffice before recoat? Thanks

Thanks Beth. I know you mostly use AC. how much more time would my customers get from it? I might give it a try this season. And with the ready seal are you saying that whats left needs to be stripped?

Hi, My question is especiallyfor the woodies, how do you schedule around the weather and keep busy. It seems to me that if you typically wait 2 dry days before sealing, its very hard to stain alot of decks. What am i doing wrong, or is this just part of it, and sometimes you just need to keep on pushing it off. I currently have 4 large decks waiting to be stained (after having cleaned them), and i cant seem to get to staining them. Please any input would be great, as i am lossing my mind. Thanks.

LOL. thanks

Thanks Rick for the advice. I concider you my bible on wood care. Btw you are the one who originally sent me to Tom Vogel and i am thankful for that.

Thanks you everyone for sharing in my pain.

Hi, I need some info. I dont have my own water tank yet. My question is, can i take customers that have water wells? are there some wells that are ok, and some not? Thanks for any input.

thanks Guy. great idea

thanks for all the info. i will look into purchasing a small buffer tank. in the mean time, is there a way to determine if a particular well is strong enough for my equipment? thanks

Hi, What is the best way to explain to a customer why a brand new deck/fence needs to go thru wash/nuetralize process before sealing. After all wood is not grey yet, and there is no sign of mildew yet? Thanks

Thanks Rod! I acctually figured it had something to do with unseen mildew growth. I greatly appreciate the clarity. This also impresses on me the importance of doing a very thorough cleaning before sealant. Thanks

Thanks everyone.

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Charlie, It seems that your saying the issue is an accumilation of surface dirt. If so, then are we just talking about a pw rinse, or do you need to clean/nuetralize? - - - Updated - - - yes, pt pine.

Hi, I currently do interior wood restoration and floors, and I want to switch over to exterior wood restoration (much less competition). My questions are many, but i will start with just a few. 1) it seems that this line of business is only 3 seasons. what do you do during the winter months to supplement income? (i am referring to those that market themselves as exterior wood restoration professionals, not just general Power Washers) ? 2) I need some direction as far as what equipment i should invest in: I want a good pump sprayer (brand?), and a good PW (brands? PSI? GPM? etc...) mainly for decks and fences (can i get a good one for $700-$1000?) 3) I practiced on a couple decks at cost(friends & family) and i am wondering if there are any tricks to doing spindles, or is it meant to be hard and very time consuming? I will leave it at that for today. I would greatly appreciate any info, help, and tips for someone who is just starting out. Thank you very much Mordy Breiner Coral Flooring LLC

John, This could be a great marketing idea. "We are giving back to the community" with a hurricane Sandy special. something to think about. thanks

Thank you everyone for all the positive reinforsement. James, it sounds like a nice package, but im guessing its out of my budget. I am still curious to hear about it and what you are asking. Feel free to text or call me at 203-273-2453. (I am originally from CT, but now seside in NJ) Mordy Breiner

Rick, Thanks for sending me to Tom Vogel. I went out out to visit him today, and he is a pleasure to talk to. He really knows it all, and he is very patient with newbies. He mentioned that he might even have some sort of educational workshop for newbies this February. I will stay connected with him, and will very likely get some equipment from him Thanks Mordy Breiner Lakewood NJ

Rod, Thank you very much for this info. I am staining my brother-in-laws deck on friday. I hope it comes out nice, since he has alot of neighbors checking it out. As an aside, I am wondering how the pros here feel about TWP 1500. I am using trying it out this week. It seems like alot of the pros here go with Anderson Clark. Mordy Breiner Coral Flooring LLC Lakewood NJ

Rick, Thank you very much. I will definitely reach out to Tom sometime next week (hey, I might reach out to you too). I got to say, its nice to see how everyone here seems like family, and wants to help each other. I look forward to share my own PW experiences. Till then, I will be asking questions, and trying to learn as much as I can. Mordy Breiner Coral Flooring LLc Lakewood NJ