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Iannacchione · Guest

Protecting wood decks from spotting?

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

Will put this back when and if forum is closed.

-- Edited by GreatWhiteTechnologies on Saturday 19th of September 2009 05:10:29 PM

Iannacchione · Guest

Thanks Pat, as always.

You always give great ideas. The sprinkler is a REAL good one. Never thought of that one.

Have a great night. Thank you.

Brad

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The sprinkler is your friend. On many jobs, if the landscaping is very dense and heavy, I will leave the sprinkler on just as an addition to the ground man. Wal-Mart sells a great, cheap sprinkler that covers about a 20 foot spread and shhots about 30 feet in distance.

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

I have 3 small sprinklers that hook up with 15 feet of hose between them and I set them on top of the hedges and let them run. Run your rinse hose off a different faucet as it reduces the flow to the nozzle. Especially works great on the edges of the roof where you WILL get overspray/mist.

plinscott · Guest

Does anyone use a second tank and pump on the trailor for the ground man instead of relying on the customers water source?

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Yes some do, and it can help if the pressure is weak at the customers house. No more waiting for the ground man!!! But...it can add a very large amount of weight to your rig.

Aug 12, 2009

GreatWhiteTechnologies wrote:

Water it down before durring and after. Some have gotten overspray shooting from the opposite side of the house. Set up a sprinkler if you are really worried.

Good catch on that one. This is something most forget about when Cleaning a Roof. I've shot over the top on a few occations.

Iannacchione · Guest

THanks for the responses guys,

Just so I am on the same page...............Sprinklers and no tarps?

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

Will repost when site is closed.

-- Edited by GreatWhiteTechnologies on Saturday 19th of September 2009 05:11:51 PM

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Good Idea Pat. Now do you wet down the sophits and gutters before the love gets on them? Or can you just rinse them so they don't stain or streak?

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Thanks Pat, I take it you use the same love to clean the gutters.

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

Nope. The mix will not always remove the black streaks.

-- Edited by GreatWhiteTechnologies on Saturday 19th of September 2009 05:10:52 PM

Reliable Roof Cleaning Jacksonville FL · Guest

Pat

Thanks for the picture of the sprinkler setup. That is a great idea. Here in Florida, especially in the upscale neighborhoods, landscaping is abundant. It takes a really good ground guy who understands the importance of his job to keep the company out of trouble. The sprinkler system will take some pressure off him (and me).

Charles

Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 · Guest

Thanks Pat, I'll have to give them a call when I'm ready and get me some gutter grenade.

Guest

Patrick...I use a 125 gallon tank fo the ground man, mounted in front of my chemical tank. It also acts as a back up if i need another tank or pump. I can also use the customers own hose for other purposes, like a sprinkler or to refill up my tank after the cleaning. Yes, i am carrying more weight, but its worth it to me.

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