dont get me wrong here...im a massive fan of apple cider and have been using it as my sole roof cleaning solution for quite a while...
i am just a curious guy...
have been reading of the effectiveness of copper sulfate in killing mildew and lichen on roofs and have heard it is also very effective in preventing mold regrowth...
has anyone ever tried copper sulfate as a roof cleaning chemical??
im going to trial it and will fill you guys in...
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Caleb Brown Owner
WASH N WOW Non-Pressure Roof Cleaning "We do the WASH, you do the WOW"
Copper Sulfate is a long drawn out process and rather expensive. There are several products that will clean a roof. Shoot simple table salt will work over time. But then again, why try to fix something that isn't broke??????
There's a well known roofer in Tallahassee who I assume is not making enough money by installing roofs and has begun to advertise " environmentally friendly roof cleanings. He uses a copper sulfate solution. Very expensive on the bids which i have competed against ( 650 vs. my 300), and he does not promise immediate results.
However, his reputation and longevity as a roofer is getting him a few jobs. He also tends to slam the chorine treatment to his potential customers. I have had to deal with that a couple of times and have lost out.
As a former catfish farmer, I can promise you copper sulfate is not environmentally friendly, nor easier to use than SH. It can burn your lungs and skin just as badly as SH. It will kill plants and critters. We used to use it as an herbicide for filamentous algae. I have killed many catfish by overdosing ponds with this stuff!
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Ray Burke
Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning
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There's a well known roofer in Tallahassee who I assume is not making enough money by installing roofs and has begun to advertise " environmentally friendly roof cleanings. He uses a copper sulfate solution. Very expensive on the bids which i have competed against ( 650 vs. my 300), and he does not promise immediate results.
However, his reputation and longevity as a roofer is getting him a few jobs. He also tends to slam the chorine treatment to his potential customers. I have had to deal with that a couple of times and have lost out.
As a former catfish farmer, I can promise you copper sulfate is not environmentally friendly, nor easier to use than SH. It can burn your lungs and skin just as badly as SH. It will kill plants and critters. We used to use it as an herbicide for filamentous algae. I have killed many catfish by overdosing ponds with this stuff!
I guess his strategy is to kill the algae with Copper Sulfate, and wait for the rain to wash it off ? That will Never fly here in Tampa, the roof better be clean when you leave.
Yes Chris, that exactly what he does and then also upsells a " preventive" coating to keep the algae from coming back for two years, which ironically is about he length of time MY washes last!
Sadly he does have an "expert" reputation, so its hard to compete with him after he rattle off untruths about SH.
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Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning
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Yes Chris, that exactly what he does and then also upsells a " preventive" coating to keep the algae from coming back for two years, which ironically is about he length of time MY washes last!
Sadly he does have an "expert" reputation, so its hard to compete with him after he rattle off untruths about SH.
Well, you could show the ARMA Bulletin to your potential customers ? I don't like to do that , but IF you must ..... OR, you can beat him at his OWN Game. Simply spray another vegatation killer on roofs besides Copper Sulfate Like ZINC Sulfate ? It is more friendly to environment, and will not turn the roof BLUE, LOL Go and demonstrate the nasty blue color of Copper Sulfate, show how it can stain stuff. Take his "baseball bat" away, and whup his azz with it
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:
swee****erfish wrote:
Yes Chris, that exactly what he does and then also upsells a " preventive" coating to keep the algae from coming back for two years, which ironically is about he length of time MY washes last!
Sadly he does have an "expert" reputation, so its hard to compete with him after he rattle off untruths about SH.
Well, you could show the ARMA Bulletin to your potential customers ? I don't like to do that , but IF you must ..... OR, you can beat him at his OWN Game. Simply spray another vegatation killer on roofs besides Copper Sulfate Like ZINC Sulfate ? It is more friendly to environment, and will not turn the roof BLUE, LOL Go and demonstrate the nasty blue color of Copper Sulfate, show how it can stain stuff. Take his "baseball bat" away, and whup his azz with it
Het Swee****er Fish, see the **** in your user name ? That is the forum filters starring out SOMETHING in your name. Look at the 4 stars blocking certain letts in your name that spell WHAT ? Anyone want to take a guess, ROTFLMAO
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:
swee****erfish wrote:
Yes Chris, that exactly what he does and then also upsells a " preventive" coating to keep the algae from coming back for two years, which ironically is about he length of time MY washes last!
Sadly he does have an "expert" reputation, so its hard to compete with him after he rattle off untruths about SH.
Well, you could show the ARMA Bulletin to your potential customers ? I don't like to do that , but IF you must ..... OR, you can beat him at his OWN Game. Simply spray another vegatation killer on roofs besides Copper Sulfate Like ZINC Sulfate ? It is more friendly to environment, and will not turn the roof BLUE, LOL Go and demonstrate the nasty blue color of Copper Sulfate, show how it can stain stuff. Take his "baseball bat" away, and whup his azz with it
Het Swee****er Fish, see the **** in your user name ? That is the forum filters starring out SOMETHING in your name. Look at the 4 stars blocking certain letts in your name that spell WHAT ? Anyone want to take a guess, ROTFLMAO
I have been laughing about that since his first post
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Brian Friel The Roof Cleaners llc Oxford PA 19363 610 842 2104
The Roof Cleaners of Chester County Pennsylvania 610-842-2104 wrote:
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:
swee****erfish wrote:
Yes Chris, that exactly what he does and then also upsells a " preventive" coating to keep the algae from coming back for two years, which ironically is about he length of time MY washes last!
Sadly he does have an "expert" reputation, so its hard to compete with him after he rattle off untruths about SH.
Well, you could show the ARMA Bulletin to your potential customers ? I don't like to do that , but IF you must ..... OR, you can beat him at his OWN Game. Simply spray another vegatation killer on roofs besides Copper Sulfate Like ZINC Sulfate ? It is more friendly to environment, and will not turn the roof BLUE, LOL Go and demonstrate the nasty blue color of Copper Sulfate, show how it can stain stuff. Take his "baseball bat" away, and whup his azz with it
Het Swee****er Fish, see the **** in your user name ? That is the forum filters starring out SOMETHING in your name. Look at the 4 stars blocking certain letts in your name that spell WHAT ? Anyone want to take a guess, ROTFLMAO
I have been laughing about that since his first post
Me too Brian, I am sure you have figured out what the forums profanity filters are starring out ? Hint, it is what us men like a lot
-- Edited by Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 on Thursday 4th of March 2010 06:08:15 PM
I'm just happy the forum shows my swee****erfish.....on a couple of boards it abbreviates it to only swee****....i get a lot of really lewd replies from very desperate men when they see that screen name!!!!!
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Ray Burke
Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning
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and just to clarify.... Sweet Water Aquatic Farms was the name of my Catfish farm....swee****er just beacme a namtural screen name for me for several years ! I need to transition to Spraywash or SWEC to acknowledge my new life!
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Ray Burke
Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning
850.528.3226
visit our website Soft Washing and Pressure Washing
and just to clarify.... Sweet Water Aquatic Farms was the name of my Catfish farm....swee****er just beacme a namtural screen name for me for several years ! I need to transition to Spraywash or SWEC to acknowledge my new life!
Ever heard of Tim Aselton in Tallahassee ? He is a fireman, and old friend of mine
I personally don't know Tim, but we have several mutual acquaintances. He is also "the man" when it comes to softwashing in the area! He commands great prices, does excellent work and has a=n awesome reputation.
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Ray Burke
Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning
850.528.3226
visit our website Soft Washing and Pressure Washing
I personally don't know Tim, but we have several mutual acquaintances. He is also "the man" when it comes to softwashing in the area! He commands great prices, does excellent work and has a=n awesome reputation.