|
How long does Lichen take to weather/die
(Preview)
Just did a rather large commercial building roof that is having a problem with seagulls on it. It is a metal roof. When we got up there I found that in a few area there was lichen build up. How long should you let the product dwell. How quickly does lichen take to die? I did a first coating of the roof with a 1...
|
Garon Buczynski
|
18
|
2785
|
|
|
|
|
HAPPY NEW YEAR
(Preview)
Happy New Years to all Hope we all have a prosperous year ahead
|
Garon Buczynski
|
9
|
1409
|
|
|
|
|
Sexy bleach proof shirts
(Preview)
Thought I'd share these great shirts we picked up. We now use these as our standard uniform. In our window cleaning division, all my guys wear tucked in branded polo shirts with neutral pants. I wanted to carry that over into my SoftWash business. After a couple attempts at some diff fabrics/and style...
|
Brandon Vaughn
|
9
|
2171
|
|
|
|
|
flagstone pavers
(Preview)
hey guys, bidding a job with Arkansas flagstone pavers with grout a patio, the grout has the black stain, will 4% work good, and fast on this area? It's down the street from my house and the houses around it are real dirty, would be a good target area. NEED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE!!!!!!!! Thanks, Red C
|
Red Chandler
|
6
|
953
|
|
|
|
|
How can you accelerate mold/algae growth?
(Preview)
I put this together for the home improvement show I do in March. There's some siding, trex, wood and shingles.Is there anything I can do to make it turn nasty faster than letting Mother Nature take its time? Idea here is to have a before and after display for the show. I'm also thinking I waited to long to d...
|
Jeff Thompson
|
13
|
1849
|
|
|
|
|
What type of stain is this?
(Preview)
Hey everyone. The new owners of this restaurant called us and wants an estimate on cleaning up this brick/patio area. The black stuff looks like it has come from the restaurant itself over the years. Have you guys cleaned anything like this before? Thanks!
|
Josh Wills
|
4
|
627
|
|
|
|
|
Gear for next year
(Preview)
I am going to be moving in the direction of disposable coveralls for next year. I am scoping out prices and products now though. I can find Tyvek suits for $3.67 and I can find decent substitutes for $2.31. Who here has experience with the Tyvek suits and how long should I expect the crew to get out of them?...
|
Zach Maynard
|
17
|
624
|
|
|
|
|
Bleach Wash on a roof
(Preview)
I've read posts where bleach run off from a storm as caused issues with plants and grass. Why don't we neutralize the roof after washing with BW to prevent any run off issues after we leave the job site?
|
Jeff Thompson
|
9
|
481
|
|
|
|
|
Appreciated help from Softwash ProStaff
(Preview)
My cleaning time was taking way too long. AC suggested I give Pat Clark a call and go help him for a couple of days. Pat helped me tremendously. I just did a house (gutters, brick, vinyl, not roof) in half the time it was taking me before. I wanted to thank Pat and AC for getting this slow poke started! -...
|
Chad Peal
|
2
|
351
|
|
|
|
|
Wow.
(Preview)
I have to take a second and say something to all of you guys. I've been on forums, I've been involved in various business networks/cooperatives in the past. But seriously - you all are an awesome group of guys. I feel so blessed to be a part of this business, and am truly humbled by the generous support and...
|
Brandon Vaughn
|
1
|
345
|
|
|
|
|
CH residue disposal
(Preview)
How do you get rid of the leftovers? After my first batch I have a paint sock full of undissolved crap. About a softball sized glob. I don't think it has much chlorine in it. It seems more soapy and fragrant than bleach. I'm still hesitant to just put it in the trash can. Any thoughts on what to do with...
|
Matt Taylor
|
3
|
395
|
|
|
|
|
Business Pros!!!
(Preview)
Alright folks there are a lot of new folks here including myself that want to know how did you obtain your first customer? Was it passing out flyers was it a meet and greet with property managers or was it door to door sales etc???
|
Alejandro Riojas
|
14
|
604
|
|
|
|
|
Back when you began
(Preview)
I was thinking this might be an interesting thread, especially for the new(er) comers to roof cleaning. This year I really wanted to pursue roof cleaning hard, but my other services kind of slowed me down and found I could not put as much effort into roof cleaning as I wanted to. Planning on getting thro...
|
Jeff Thompson
|
17
|
574
|
|
|
|
|
How would you wash this roof
(Preview)
You can always tell a newbie to roof washing when they ask this question....How would you get up to do a roof like this with all those peaks? Can't seem to find a place where a ladder would work. The only thing I can think of is a lift.
|
Jeff Thompson
|
18
|
714
|
|
|
|
|
The hits just keep coming
(Preview)
The other day I posted some photos of a tent cleaning we did. The customer has called us back to do more work. One of the photos is of a indoor basketball court(concrete painted floor) that we already did a test(see photo4) on with soft washing. We'll rinse it off with our presure washer. In addition to...
|
Hank Timmermann
|
5
|
443
|
|
|
|
|
Client Management system
(Preview)
Hi all I think I have found a software system that could help small business. I have been looking for software to help me run my business for about the last 2 years. What I wanted was it to be able to be in the cloud with my techs having mobile devices so I could track my technicians, know what products and amo...
|
Garon Buczynski
|
0
|
340
|
|
|
|
|
Gas Station Canopies
(Preview)
I have done these before using a 3% mix but i still had to scrub some areas, is it some thing i did wrong?.. I heard that it would be difficult for our method to clean soot/exhaust/hydrocarbon staining....anyone here familiar with these type of jobs? advice would be greatly appreciated to improve...
|
Laurie Benjamin
|
1
|
369
|
|
|
|
|
Presentation
(Preview)
Hi All I am doing a 10 minute presentation at a networking event and I was wondering if anyone has done one before and can give me a few pointers. Does anyone have in their hands a list of benefits to using the softwash method? Thanks in advance Garon
|
Garon Buczynski
|
4
|
388
|
|
|
|
|
Boat Cleaning
(Preview)
I've been asked if our systems can clean boats out of the water. Anyone has thoughts and experience with this? Can I use SH and then blwach wash fiberglass? Or are there other chemicals I can use and spray with our system? BIG MONEY with local yacht dealer.
|
Matthew Spyker
|
7
|
439
|
|
|
|
|
Negative affects of SH - Aluminum Deck?
(Preview)
Has anybody cleaned anything aluminum with 12.5% SH and GW. I have a possible job to clean an aluminum deck and was wondering if SH has any negative affects on aluminum.
|
Peter Blau
|
4
|
375
|
|
|
|
|
stripping a deck tomorrow
(Preview)
Stripping a deck tomorrow and I start loading up my deck supplies including a shurflow I use to put on my stripper and brightener...then I think I have this new fatboy on the back of my rig and it should work fine. What are your thoughts out there about me running Sodium Hydroxide and then Citralic throug...
|
Jeff Thompson
|
3
|
352
|
|
|
|
|
How much BW per gallon?
(Preview)
I've read the thread before but cant find it now. How much BW should you use per gallon when doing composite decks or houses? I have been using 1-2oz pr gallon????
|
Jeff Thompson
|
10
|
429
|
|
|
|
|
Time Management
(Preview)
Hey guys just looking for some input. Its been a GREAT! spring and ROOF RESCUE is deluged with work. We are about to unveil our second truck in the coming week and the weather has been AWESOME! Here is the issue, as sole proprieter and only "lead tech" currently how do you guys manage your time...
|
Matt Lancaster
|
11
|
477
|
|
|
|
|
Reading PA lead
(Preview)
I have a lead in Reading, PA. looks like a small ranch. PM me if you are interested
|
Tim Teed
|
2
|
324
|
|
|
|
|
Environmental Saftey
(Preview)
I have been asked to bid on a college campus, mostly roof cleanings. The campus asked for some proof of enviromental saftey sheet. There not sticklers but something to show. I use the soft-wash products because I can say they are biodegradable but is there any HARD data that anyone has about enviromen...
|
Danny Cronauer
|
16
|
678
|
|
|
|
|
Ready to go
(Preview)
Well I have totally revamped the way I think and approach cleaning. Got my Fatboy set up for roof and house washing. Bought GW, BW, PW, F9 and BT200. Still keeping the Hydro Tek for pavers and concrete.....and for a high volume rinse for siding and decks vs a garden hose. From reading the posts, the softw...
|
Jeff Thompson
|
7
|
389
|
|
|
|
|
One man show
(Preview)
How many of ya'll have cleaned roofs alone? Can it be done with just one person? How about house washing, can this be done alone if your help bails on you?
|
Islander Pro-Wash
|
27
|
652
|
|
|
|
|
Gutter Discharge Hose
(Preview)
Does anybody use those PVC lay flat pool discharge hoses to direct gutter discharge? Do they hold up well to bleach? Thx! Gregg
|
Gregg Austensen
|
14
|
889
|
|
|
|
|
Homes on wells
(Preview)
We hope to be up and running by May 1st. Our imediate service area is the resort community of Smith Mountain Lake in southwest Virginia. Some very affluent neighborhoods, but most all of the homes and business' in our area are on wells. Does anyone have a similar situation and how do your customers feel...
|
Bob Riddick
|
6
|
391
|
|
|
|
|
Solar Panels???
(Preview)
We have solar panels popping up here all over the place. I haven't had to clean around them yet but I have a a bid coming. Has anybody dealt with this issue and if so how do you handel cleaning them or around them without the mix causing problmes?
|
John Finch
|
16
|
487
|
|
|
