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Hey thanks Pat,

So evidentially, the key to the whole roofing business is the precision of the cider?  In other words, not getting it on things that it will destroy............painted aluminum siding, painted gutters and such? 

Please let me know if my statement makes sense?

Thank you so much,
Brad

Thank you.  I am not sure that I follow you.  I understand what a groundman is, but not sure why he needs water?

Is it to water the vegetation?

Sorry for being an idiot, just want to know what the heck I am doing.

Thanks again,
Brad

Thanks again for the response.  Any thoughts on roof cleaning being a 1 man job?  I planned on doing it by myself, just curious if everyone has a groundman or not.

Thank you and have a great night.
Brad

Brad,

Two men are a MUST for safe, non pressure roof cleaning.

More than one tank is preferred as well. 2, 3 tanks are better and optimum.

Residential roofs, smaller homes (1,000 sq. to 1,500 sq. ft.) can be done by a single person but it is a pain in the tail end.

Also, it is unsafe, both for the plants and landscape,the exterior surfaces, both painted and /or stained, and for the Roof Cleaner who has to be both the ROOF cleaner, treatment applicator and waterboy/groundsman.

In my opinion and in my experience, this a recipe for disaster.

One guy cleaning roofs is like hiring a one armed wall paper hanger.

The job might get done but it may not be the best quality or the best image to put out there, plus it just makes the job of roof cleaning harder than it needs to be.

Do us and yourself a favor and read the posts that pertain to this topic by using SEARCH.

Brad, as I know you are aware, people go to college and take scores of classes and pass tests , only to later go to work at McDonalds or another chain store and make less than the average self employed roof cleaner.

This is your OPPORTUNITY to NOT be JUST ANOTHER cog in the industrial wheel.

RCIA -Roof Cleaning Institute of America is ROOF CLEANING SCHOOL 101, 202, 303. 

MANY here have useful info to share and are a great bunch of smart and talented individuals and we have provided free membership plus TONS of SOLID usable roof cleaning info here on the RCIA. 

Study, read, and then ask questions that will be addressed by seasoned professionals.

Help is here but help us help you.

Study and use search and take notes and jot down ideas and questions. Self Knowledge is the most helpful. Then back it by OJT (on the job training)

Knowledge of roof cleaning is POWER in the ground floor of this market.

Think about the answers you seek and see if YOU can find the answer by reading in the area or section that contains that topic. This will benefit you most.

Then if you can't find it after exhausting other efforts, then ask. You will find this helps to allow you to think on your feet and this job requires a LOT of that.

Thanks for accepting constructive critisism.

Call me if you can't get your head around all this.

Please Have a piece of paper and pencil/pen ready when you call and take notes.

David

-- Edited by Roof Clean USA Georgia 229-227-0000 on Tuesday 7th of July 2009 07:31:19 PM

Brad,

I have revised my post so please kindly re-read it to clearify some key points. Thanks and I hope it helps you.

David

Nice job Dave, see what happens when I am trying to reply to a post and on the phone at the same time, you beat me to it. Good job on the info as always.