RGilliam 46 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 We are cleaning several buildings. Two stories. Half Brick half vinyl. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do it. I was thinking about getting a scissor lift going that route. Anyone have any other suggestions?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 deach 14 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I"m gonna go out on the limb here and say don't get the lift. Search a bit here perhaps.....Downstreaming and a .0040 tip come to mind here.....Even if you had to brush the gutters a long pole and a step ladder would get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CALLTODD 15 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Don't need a lift for that. I would probly stand on top of my little giant type of ladder with about ten feet of wand on the gun. Or I have a fourteen foot orchard ladder which would put you right up there...It's nice to hit vinyl straight on or from above so you don't lift anything up. Yep, Downstream some good cleaners and save some time and money on a lift Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Definitely get the lift Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 TNRoofCleaner 16 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 xjet or dedicated pump with a 0040. Garden hose with a 0030 or 0040 to rinse. Oh and close the open window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 814jeffw 71 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 There is no need for a lift on any two story basic vinyl cleaning. Use a 24' ladder with a stabilizer, downstream your mix and use the ladder and a Mr. Longarm brush. Very simple and fast. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Mathew Johnson 123 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 We use coress extension wands for projects like these. They are light and easy to maneuver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tom DeFrancesco 23 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Really??? Extension wands, ladders ??? What happened to just plain old x jet or 65 deg tip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 We are cleaning several buildings. Two stories. Half Brick half vinyl. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do it. I was thinking about getting a scissor lift going that route. Anyone have any other suggestions?!? PLease go to "my controls" and complete your signature line. House Rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RGilliam 46 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 We have got alot of area to clean. The buildings are about 140 ft long. Theres several of them to do. It would take alot of time to move a ladder around. The mold is pretty bad on the other side. I'm probaly between the x-jet or a scissor lift. Not sure yet. I can get in some of those hard to reach spots with the scissor lift. I've never used the x-jet. Not really sure how thats going to do. Thanks for your input guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 You really should be able to do that from the ground down streaming. I have found that a 79" straight lance like a zinc or stainless with at 79" alum lance connected at the end with a shouldered lance coupler gives you a very easy so control long lance that is able to reach the gutters and second story if you need to get up close. In this case from what I can tell a good detergent and rinse should be more than adequate to do this job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 249 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I would love to compete in a bid against someone thinking they need a lift for this job. With the right equipment and chems, one crew could do three (or more) of those buildings in a day including manually scrubbing the outside of the gutters. The information you need is all contained in the archives of this BBS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 deach 14 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I would love to compete in a bid against someone thinking they need a lift for this job. With the right equipment and chems, one crew could do three (or more) of those buildings in a day including manually scrubbing the outside of the gutters. The information you need is all contained in the archives of this BBS. Yep I was trying to post a quick pic but I think I need to shrink it. Anyway That's an easy one. Just search a little buddy, it's here....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ANRPressureWashing 14 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 no lift here use the xjet you can do it from the ground it works great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 deach 14 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 In fact if you're only washing, sit and do it.......Sorry couldn't resist...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 That building is a breeze with xjet or DS. The pain is going to be the overspray from either and getting the residents to comply with the work areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 TNRoofCleaner 16 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 The pain is going to be the overspray from either and getting the residents to comply with the work areas. You mean like closing their windows? LOL Not walking out their door when you are spraying the wall above them? Kids thinking it is a sprinkler? Things like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 You mean like closing their windows? LOL Not walking out their door when you are spraying the wall above them? Kids thinking it is a sprinkler? Things like that? Exactly. Or running in the fog behind the mosquito spraying truck. I used to live in Clarksville as a child. There was a base close by. Ft/ Campbell????? that my father was stationed at. '67-'68. I was very young Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CedarSam 16 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I saw a guy doing the this exact same kind of job yesterday, (shopping center) with a lift and a Home Depot washer. Boy did he look tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 TNRoofCleaner 16 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Exactly. Or running in the fog behind the mosquito spraying truck. I used to live in Clarksville as a child. There was a base close by. Ft/ Campbell????? that my father was stationed at. '67-'68. I was very young He must have been in the 101st. It is still here and growing. Now they also have special forces units here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 249 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I don't even think you would need a 0 degree. A 1540 would reach. You may have to hold the wand up but coverage would be very fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CCPC 26 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Those buildings would DEFINITELY require the use of a lift. Using a good lift, some extension poles, and pump up sprayer, you should have those buildings banged out in a couple of weeks, easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RGilliam 46 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 If this job takes me a couple weeks then I'm throwing in the towel. Rolling my truck in the river, with trailer and all hooked to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 TNRoofCleaner 16 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Those buildings would DEFINITELY require the use of a lift. Using a good lift, some extension poles, and pump up sprayer, you should have those buildings banged out in a couple of weeks, easy. Don't forget the shamwow for the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 gawashman 15 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 I would either use a 0040 tip or simply an x-jet, though you would have to refill your bucket as you move along the building...:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 CALLTODD 15 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Definitely downstream, use a ladder away from the wall so you don't lift the vinyl. One guy should be able to do at least two in a day. I use a orchard ladder for three stories, not hard to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We are cleaning several buildings. Two stories. Half Brick half vinyl. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do it. I was thinking about getting a scissor lift going that route. Anyone have any other suggestions?!?
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