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Certified Roof Cleaning - Pumps
Learn About Pumps Used For Non Pressure Roof Cleaning.
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No New Posts Roof Cleaning Trailer
 
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Well, i think I have tabled the idea of buying a Bucket truck and setting up in the back of it. I have been looking at trailers. Do you guys think a 6x12 Single axle trailer with a 2000# carry weight would be enough? I could go with a single axle with 5000# carry weight for $500.00 more. I think 12 foot should b...
Roof Cleaning Toledo Ohio (419) 265-3306 10 1099
No New Posts Roof Cleaning - Avoiding Dehydration - How Apple Roof Cleaning Does It ( 1 2 ) (Preview)
Dehydration is a very real thing for those of us cleaning roofs in the Hot Sun. Not only in Florida, but anytime you spend a lot of time on a hot place like a roof, you open yourself up to Dehydration. I would like to turn all RCIA Members on to  an accidental discovery I made about a food called Chia Seeds. I o...
Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 20 5629
No New Posts Merchant Circle Online Advertising (Preview)
Hello friends! I've read a few comments on here about Merchant Circle, but wanted to ask you all something.  I wanted to ask you all that are on Merchant Circle on the web if you have good results with it.  Those of you who use Merchant Circle did you actually subscribe to their service and pay monthly fee...
Louisville KY Roof Cleaning 502-386-5961 4 2842
No New Posts Rock climbing shoes for roof work (Preview)
Has anyone out there experimented with rock climbing shoes to use for those few rofs that you have to walk on?  They look like a good option but just curious if anyone else has tried it or heard of it.  Thanks.
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No New Posts contracts
 
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I have some jobs booked and my rig is not even together yet !! I also was just start to type up a generic contract for my customers. I have painting and powerwashing contracts but I thought I would ask the experts. I dont want to screw myself up yet.
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No New Posts If I could do it all again, I'd...
 
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How-D, I believe it would help us newbies to hear the "If I had to do it all over again, I'd start with..." from the guys who have streamlined their operations into optimal set up for both ease of working and professional looking rigs. This includes, size of trailer, air compressors, pumps,...
Xahrrn 2 840
No New Posts SAFETY HELP
 
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hey guys been using the search button but cant turn any specific info up on what im after... i am going to use a roof harness because there a lot of 2 and 3 story homes in my area... what do you guys use as roof anchors because i dont want to install permanent anchors on tile or metal roofs because it damages th...
cbtodacb 18 1013
No New Posts NEW RIG ?????
 
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I AM STARTING  A ROOF CLEANING BIZ i HAVE BEEN PAINTING AND POWERWASHING FOR YEARS AND KNOW SEE A NEED FOR ROOF CLEANING. I AM LOOKING AT A 60 GALLON TOW BEHIND SMITH CO LAWN SPRAYER WITH A 5.5 POWER ENGINE  AND A 200 FOOT HOSE IS THIS A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR A FIRST TIMER . LEITH WILLDOMILDEW.COM ANY ADVIC...
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No New Posts Gasoline pumps
 
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I was wondering everyones opinion on gas engines instead of 12v, I was at an auction and came into possesion a skid chlorine sprayer. I am just expanding into roofs and wondered if this would work well for spraying roofs with chemical. Thanks for the info.
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No New Posts NON PRESSURE "ROOF CLEANING" IN CLAYTON NJ.
 
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HERE IS A JOB WE DID IN CLAYTON NJ. PICS ARE NOT THAT GOOD BUT, HOPE YOU GUYS CAN SEE THEM!!
NJ Roof Cleaner 3 758
No New Posts Truck Purchase
 
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Looked around various websites and local dealers for a stake truck. Spent about 3 weeks in the hunt. Finally bought a new 14' 2009 GMC. Now I"ve got to get it equipped. Any suggestions on people who do the assembly near PA? Closest builder I could find is an outfit called Gregson Clark near Rochest...
Pittsburgh Roof Cleaners 5 896
No New Posts safety- ladders etc.
 
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I am curious about other guys thoughts on second-story safety. I have a problem with using a ladder for second story access. I am thinking of buying a towable manlift, but it seems like it would use up a bunch of time moving it around and it likely won't be able to access all parts of the house. BilJax make...
Gilbo 2 894
No New Posts First little accident of the season
 
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Wednesday I was spraying a roof 1 hand on hose and 1 hand holding ball valve went to move but hose didn't came off ball valve sprayed all over my shirt and pants waist high. I was able to shove hose back on fast but I got soaked with mix. My ground guy was close to trailer and shut the pump off fast. Now I will rem...
Mobile Prowash 7 948
No New Posts Hoses or hard pipe connections?
 
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I finally have some time to work on my rig again, and was wondering if I should use rubber hoses or pvc pipe to hook everything up on my trailer.  I plan on having a 250 gal water tank, a 55 gal mix tank, a 55 barrell of sh (incase I have to mix more while on the job)and I want to have it all so that I can just turn bal...
Cardinal Roof Cleaning Jackson TN 5 851
No New Posts Introduction and Bulkhead Fitting Size for 5/8 Kuri tec hose (Preview)
Hello Everyone, My name is Blake Meaux. I am 23 yrs old in Houston, Tx and am starting a roof cleaning business here after graduating college. I have been reading a ton and want to thank you all for being so dedicated to the knowledge of others. I am putting together my rig and need help with something. 1) I...
Houston Texas Roof Cleaning (281) 853-5753 8 986
No New Posts Gentelman, say hello to my little rig!!! got pic to up loaded
 
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all right guys,  give it to me both barrows.i can take constructive criticism. besides no reels what could i do different. i am a green horn looking to mark his mark in this business and need all of your help.            look down a few post to see the little rig... -- Edited by thomas r on Friday 17th of Ju...
Roof Cleaning Wallace N.C 910-463-8400 18 1550
No New Posts New Roof Cleaning Truck.....Kinda:)
 
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New sales / fishing tour truck we just got. Here is what she looked like when she was delivered.... and now she looks like this........... Now all we need is a Mallard System in the back:) Wrap This Inc in Longwood Florida does all of my trucks! AC
AC Lockyer 14 1056
No New Posts new trailer almost done (Preview)
Picked up a larger trailer tuesday . Had several jobs this week and had to hodge podge a setup to get me through the week . Once I fine tune my final layout I will post pics and details.
Roof Cleaning Richmond VA 804-687-4960 5 951
No New Posts Overheating pumps in battery boxes
 
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Do any of you have issues with pumps overheating that are mounted in battery boxes?
Ben Harville 11 1029
No New Posts Best available hose
 
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Good morning. I wanted to specifically thank Dave Westerman for all of his great help and support.  I have decided to make roof cleaning my life's work.  I am in the process of buying all the neccessary equipment and send out marketing material to get this thing going, so thank you so much!!! I need some...
Iannacchione 7 1054
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