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Hi all, I was recently asked to clean some roofs at a remote resort location in hte mountains where there is a sever problem of heavy moss build-up. Most of these roofs are comp shingles. Some of these build ups are up to 2-1/2 in, thick. We have a cabin there as well and tried a test on...

Thanks once again Daff, Still concerned about the use of alum brite around the rubber hoses, electrical conduits etc. I guess I can call the manufacturer. Lynn

Thanks Mark, My outlook is not set up. What is your e-mail address and I'll send it from my Yahoo account, Thanks again, Lynn

Mark, Tried to post pic but keeps saying upload failed. :confused:

HMMMMMM how far is it from Miami to Oregon??

Geez i guess I should check my spelling once in awhile before posting! :(

Thanks alot Daff! I actually bid this job at $1400 and he didn't hesitate so I ran some test spots with high pressure and hot water (no chems) and will do the job but take forever. So I ordered some alum brite and want to tr that but I have a couple questions. 1) Is this stuss safe to...

Mark, I have tried but keeps saying "Upload Failed" :confused:

Hi guys, thanks for everyone's input. I picked up some Sodium Hyp (Hass Multi-Chlor) yesterday which is at 12.5%. I have seen a few times on here where it is suggested to add some TSP to my solution. But how much? and with such a high percentage is 60-chem/40-water still an O.K. mix? I...

Thanks for the input all. Not sure how we got from "Chemicals" to "Signage" but I can tell you that I recently had a wrap done on my 16' trailer and parked it at a visible location. Being a new company we were doing about 5-10 calls a month and I am now doing 40-60. I have even had calls just...

Hi all, I would really like to hear input from all of you on your favorite chem's. We are a small company with a small budget and want to put our $$$ to best use the first time so unless it's a secret I would really like to hear your favorites for.................... driveways...

Hi all, I got a strong bite from a major commercial property (flat work-sidewalks) yesterday and was looking for some input on bidding this job. I typically charge around .12 ft for sidewalks, .15 ft for med. to heavy soiled walks and .20 ft for very heavy areas like dumpster enclosures at...

Thanks guys, I think I'll have to lean towards "Jet-Stream" mind set as I would rather make sure it gets clean the first time with as much ease as possible and soak the hell out of the plants/yard. Still have'nt heard anyone's thoughts on shake roof wash? Lynn

Thanks Spencer, waht biodegradeable products do you use and are the as effective as the chlorine products? Thanks for the input and wish you the best! Lynn

Hi all, We are a fairly new business and are considering expanding to roof jobs. I worked for a guy some 10-12 years ago who's specialty was shake roofs by using spike shoes and a turbo nozzle and 3000 psi. My, how the industry has changed. I have been reading up on roof applications and...

Daff, That is what I was afraid of. I REALLY appreciate your reply and info. By SUPER high can you give me a ball park square footage price guide? The walls are brick, the floors are cement and the ceiling is plywood. Did you hire the envro company yourself or leave it to the customer? How...

Hi all, I was recently asked to give a bid to clean the inside of a drive-through car wash which is heavily blackened cement. I do not see this being a proble my my hot water machine, however i would like to accomplish without the use of chemicals if possible and should it become necessary...

Great Info. Hi Mark, I have a new PW business launching in about 4 weeks and am attempting to put together a base supply of chemicals for roofs (shingle and shake), concrete, fleet, decks, fences, vinyl, graffitti, etc. for about 3 months worth of work considering this is a brand new...

Thanks guys! I apprecite the feedback and am ready to dedicate and make sacrifices to make this work. hey Daff I ws really ineterested in your response regarding better dwell times and heat exhaustion in wetter climates. maybe you (or anyone else) could elaborate a little with an example...

Helo all, New to the forum but enjoy all of the information I have seen so far. I am from the Pacific Northwest and am very close to starting a new pressure washing business targeting residential and commercial. I have done qite a bit of research on my area and do not see alot of...