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Alternative Roof Cleaning Chemicals and Coating for Roofs to protect against Algae Growth.
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No New Posts Strength of Sodium Hypochlorite
 
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http://www.oxy.com/Our_Businesses/chemicals/Docume​nts/sodium_hypochlorite/bleach.pdf-- Edited by Curb Appeal Roof Cleaning Charleston SC (843)324-...
Curb Appeal Roof Cleaning Charleston SC (843)324-4003 0 1139
No New Posts Dawn dishwashing detergent alternatives
 
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I am currently using the APPLE CIDER mix to clean roofs, and I am wondering for those of you who use this blend, is there any cheaper alternative to using name brand Dawn?  I was using a generic dishwashing detergent from Sam's club, but they no longer carry it here. Thanks, Ben
Ben Harville 12 1414
No New Posts The Exclusive Mallard Sysytem? ( 1 2 )
 
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What is This Exclusive Mallard System? I have been trying to research this for awhile now. I've worked for Terra Clean (located in Oviedo, FL) for 2yrs off and on and i still to this day do know what that is. lol everytime i ask my supervisor about it or what not, they change the conversation entirely....
Tank407 27 2318
No New Posts Does the bleach process shorten shingle life?
 
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To the old timers.... Based on your experience, is there some truth to the following statement found on the website, "naturalhandyman.com"? Do you have any sample roofs that you could go back to several years later and see zero of these claimed problems with the shingles. Do you think tha...
Ridgeline 7 835
No New Posts LUV on vinyl siding and metal roof vents and turbine vents
 
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I'm a total newbee, and have have read tons and benefited even more.  I've not found a lot of info about the best process for caring for painted and stainless turbine spining vents.  Can the Luv be sprayed over these and then just rinsed without doing damage? Same question about the vinyl siding areas b...
Bruno 11 1127
No New Posts Why not power wash a roof.
 
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Very true story. Last week gave a estimate to clean a roof. But since I didn't want to wash their deck they went with the other guy. Since the home owner knew that I was a conntractor as well they called me to fix the leaks in their roof they didn't have before. Here is a picture I took once I got ontop of the roo...
roofshampooing 11 818
No New Posts Crabs!
 
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How would you like to find this on the side of your trash can!!!!!!! (or anywhere!!!!) -- Our friends in Australia sent us a picture of a Coconut Crab.   This is pretty interesting..... Coconut  Crab (Birgus  latro) is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world. It is  known for its ability to crac...
Washed-up 5 786
No New Posts How to safely and thouroughly mix ingredents in tank ( 1 2 )
 
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Took my question of the forum since none of the 18 readers new the answer or wanted to answer the new guys question.  Sorry for any inconvenience.... -- Edited by Markus on Friday 4th of June 2010 07:58:57 PM
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No New Posts Anyone USe E-specs Pumps? ( 1 2 3 )
 
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http://www.envirospec.com/pdfs/sale.pdf I was wondering if anyone here has heard of John Allison stuff? He Attended the Show in South Carolina last year, we raise a bit of money for his Charity. John Donated a machine to help animal Shelter Accross america. Paul is a very Nice Guy, if you call tell M...
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No New Posts Dead Japanese pine? ( 1 2 )
 
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So I get a call today from a customer who we sprayed about a month ago.  He tells me that he wants me to come out and look at his "dieing" Japanese pine, which has brown needles on it.  He just happened to mention that it is eight years old and is roughly $2500.  Should I replace the thing? Ask him t...
Iannacchione 28 2344
No New Posts ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
 
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GUYS I BOUGHT A RIGG LAST NIGHT AND WITH YOUR HELP AND LORI I WILL BE UP AND RUNNING SHORTLY.   MY QUESTION FOR THE DAY IS CAN I SAY ENVIRONMENTALL SAFE IN MY ADDVERTISING IL BE USING LOVE. LORI"S RECOMANDATION.
commander 9 966
No New Posts business name
 
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Got my D.B.A. today the commander is  Bay Area Roof Cleaning also posted on craigslis Im ready to start drummin up some business.
commander 3 787
No New Posts ROOF PRESERVATIVE
 
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question 1... how long does a roof cleaning last in your area question 2... are there any roof preservatives that work most of my customers want some kind of guarantee and i want to offer a preservative. i found a couple online and i have been using them but i have no clue if they will work. let me know what...
saferoofcleaning 4 1032
No New Posts SH and paint
 
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How does the SH mixture effect painted surfaces? s kevin kendrick morganton, n.c.
kevin 7 955
No New Posts HELP FROM PROS - ASBESTES SHINGLES AND MOSS
 
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landed this job this morning. 3 stories and about 3000sg feet. asbestes shingles with copper guttrs which run underground to the street nearly 75 yards away. i will be using a lift to spray from. there a some huge shrubs in the front nearly 15' tall. i told the homeowner that it would take 2 applications...
kevin 2 729
No New Posts cleaning above the dormers on a 2 story house
 
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Hey Guys This forum is absolutely addictive! Ive been reading for a few months now and actually Ive done 2 small houses with the apple sauce and they turned out perfect. I believe Im gonna have the opportunity to clean some 2 story houses in a nice neighborhood. When I get in this neighbor hood I really wa...
CovenantCarl 15 1137
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Local company that installs roofs also does cleaning as well,  on his website he has "biodegradeable" 100%........is there such a thing?? He also has the following: The answer is clean it immediately! Here's why: As the algae and fungus grow on your roof, they eat away the base of the shin...
Toy2 8 964
No New Posts Lauramine Oxide and TSP??
 
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We are getting ready to do our first TEST roof and I have spent time searching the boards on what mix to use with the Ammonyx Lo. We are using Lauramine Oxide which is the Generic form. Anyways, in my searches on the Lauramine I have become a little confused. Should I still mix TSP into the solution? Also, d...
SprayWave 7 1052
No New Posts Roof Cleaning Dover, Delaware (Preview)
Here's another Delaware roof cleaned by Chesapeake Hydro-Wash yesterday.  This one was pretty bad.  Its hard to see in the pictures, but besides the algae, the left half of the roof was covered in moss.  The no pressure roof cleaning revealed a light colored shingle under all the algae and moss.  Th...
Chesapeake 10 4209
No New Posts A tough one coming, what's the mix?
 
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I've yet to have one this bad or this steep.  What would be the best mix for this one.  It will make for some good before and after pics. 
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