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kingoharts@fr · #**231** (**permalink**) 01-16-08

Hello everyone,
What a great site!! My name is Jerry. I've been involved in pressure washing wood decks, wood-sided homes and log homes for 16 years. I got a painting license 3 years ago, but still most of my jobs include Washing, Oiling, staining, sandblasting, chinking etc. on wood decks and log homes.
I live in Alpine, Arizona. Most folks don't even know Arizona has large mountains where we get a lot of snow, but we do. I own several cold water pressure washers, a sandblaster, two bucket trucks (Cherry pickers) an enclosed trailer and probably more hose's and tips than I really need. I was a deputy sheriff for 17 years before getting into this business where I can finally make a little money.
I have the same problems in AZ that I've been reading about on this site. Mold/Mildew and "Do I use Bleach or not" How much pressure is to much to use on a deck that has had 4 or 5 coats of "Who knows what" put on it, 4 or 5 years ago, and the owner wants it to look brand new again. I guess it's the same no matter where you live. Another problem is the ground water. Most home owners have Wells and DON'T want any kind of chemical used to do the cleaning. The water table is pretty high and they are afraid of chemicals in their water. Naturally, sometimes you have to use something or just pass the job up.
I also do Taxidermy work. I have gone to the Taxidermy sites and find that most taxidermists hold very close their "Trade Secrets" and it's like pulling teeth to learn anything new. I haven't seen that on this site. Everyone seems willing to share their ideas, and what they've learned through the years. I think that is Great!!
I hope to spend a lot of time here in the Winter months. I generally can't work during the Winter, as there is to much snow on the ground, the pumps freeze etc, so I just take the winters off. It's a great Life! I'm pretty busy during the summer months though.
Thanks for such a great site with such wonderful folks who can share their ideas.

ALPINE PAINTING AND OILING LLC.

Mark · #**232** (**permalink**) 01-16-08

Jerry,

Welcome to the PWN!

stirlingp · #**233** (**permalink**) 02-17-08

Hi,

I'm a 13-year construction business vet, but not the technical end -- I sell. I have watched just about everything under the sun, so I know my way around the physical business. I am, however, ready to go out on my own & I'm reading anything I can get my hands on about the power washing business -- I think it's something I could be successful at.

This forum will be of great importance to me, so I would like to hear anything FOR or AGAINST deciding to enter the washing industry!! I appreciate any input all you pros can offer.

Stirling

[quote=Larry L.;48137]

Welcome to the board.

Please post here first to get a welcome from the board,we are trying to make the main forums easier in searching without having to wade though nonneccessary post.With the new introduction forum added to the board it will help you to get to know the members and them you.

Thank you for helping,we're not looking for your life story,it would be nice to know alittle about you but a name would do.[/QUO

Mark · #**234** (**permalink**) 02-17-08

Stirling,

Welcome to The PWN!

Scrappy · #**235** (**permalink**) 02-17-08

hey sterling welcome man . . i'll go ahead and give you some insite i wish i would have go .. . not to push you away from this boared (use all of them there is stuff on one that won't be on the other)

register at

PT State - Index

www.the.com

and also try

www..com

this will help you a buch

and feel free to give me a call . . i'm still learning but i have been power washing for about 3 years now and if i can't help you i know some one who can . . good luck to yah buddy

Thelma · #**236** (**permalink**) 02-28-08

Hi everyone. My name is Thelma Kilgore and we are starting Roofs Like New in Northeast Tennessee. My partner is Jeff Tjader and we hope to be in business in 3/4 weeks so we will have some questions for you as we are purchasing our equipment now. This is a great forum and I am looking forward to meeting y'all. Thanks in advance!!

Thelma K

hotshotclean · #**237** (**permalink**) 03-02-08

Hello everybody..My name is Kyle Layrisson and I live in southeast Louisiana. I am currently a college student who owns a pressure washing business. I believe joining the network will serve as a huge asset for learning more about the pressure washing industry!

RCard · #**238** (**permalink**) 03-02-08

Hi,

I have been studying Pressure Wasing as a business venture for a little over a year now. I am going to start a business, just needing to find out a few more things. Im still using the seach, to look for my answers, but If i cant find them, I will be posting questions, rest assured of that.

Mark · #**239** (**permalink**) 03-02-08

Bob,

Welcome to The PWN!

chrisecs · #**240** (**permalink**) 03-02-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotshotclean

Hello everybody..My name is Kyle Layrisson and I live in southeast Louisiana. I am currently a college student who owns a pressure washing business. I believe joining the network will serve as a huge asset for learning more about the pressure washing industry!

It will help you! and confuse you at times! I lived in Slidell for four years until Katrina. I moved here, Church Point, and started my business here. So I know a little about the market you are working in. At that time I made most of my income fleet washing in N.O., so I lost most of my income with Katraina hit.

I did do some residential and commercial work in St. Tammany though. I you need any help, feel free to call me or contact me through my website: www.exteriorcleaningservices.com