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I have been reading posts on this site for about 4 months and been cleaning roofs for about 6 months.  I have tried every chemical I believe that has been advertised on the web and have struggled.  When I read these posts it seems you guys have it together. When "love" is mentioned are we talking about the apple cider mix?  I would really like for things to get easier, I think there is a real future in this business?  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.  I have a udor pump I believe all the right equipment.

A buddy of mine has an RV he wants to sell and he says it has black mold growing on it. I am heading out to see what I can do with it. I will get pics and let you all know. I think I will need to be careful of window seels and other rubber parts.

Be careful on the RV start out with a weak solution on a small spot first. Then you can adjust mix from there.

I'm with Jeff about this.  I have done several in the past when I use to detail cars, boats, RV's and the alike.  It never seemed to be worth my time (though I was geared for it). I had a hard time getting people to pay me what the service was worth for the same reasons.  BUT, I'd never discourage a guy from making money or trying new things, so go try it on Pat!

Great job Pat !! Hopefully I will get all set up soon. Im new here and Im working on getting all the parts and pieces(which I still need to figure out what all that is,then to get them togeather.Can you please tell me where the video is from Bob that shows the assembly of the pump and such. Again keep up the good work,The pictures look great.

Thank You,

Patrick,

I'm getting started too. Thanks for your posts... very helpful for this newbie.

I started w/ a neighbor's house for free last week. As the apple sauce did it's thing, he kept walking around gawking and repeating, "It's amazing! It's already getting cleaner." I had to go back yesterday and redo a section of the roof that was very dirty (it was under some crepe myrtles' shade). I added some alcohol to the mix and it did a great job... again, my neighbor kept saying "It's amazing!". After a quick rain shower yesterday, he called me to say, "It's already clean..It's amazing!".

So, my first job has turned out real good. I've contacted another RCIA member in another state and he has agreed to 'show me the ropes' and what he has learned in his first year in the business. He can't say enough about all he has learned from RCIA....tells me that he reads the site every morning. So, in a few days I'm headed to his place to work for free while learing as much as I can...(Thanks, Chris and Al).

I'm following in your footsteps...good luck to us both.

Ordep81 wrote:

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Great job on the roofs patrick! Reading post like these gives me encouragement and excitement to get more into this business. Right now im still reading and will be ordering my equipment in the next few weeks. Still wondering as to what version of the love i want to try.

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Read, read, read, and ask questions, I thought I had read all of it, and come to find out I didn't do enough homework.......

I love the rig pictures because it gives you an idea of what people are using, some bare bone operations to high dollar operations, all making money......

Plus expect to spend some money, I'm at $2k and haven't done a roof yet....

 

maineman50327 wrote:

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Great stuff here and good feedback. I also am at over $2K and haven't even nailed down a good SH supplier. Have equipment on the way UPS Lori helped alot with good recommendation Although Mike Sullivan was my lead guy on equipment starting out.

Good work guys and thanks for the feedback.

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I can relate, I need to order my SH and get some chemical from Lori, plus extra tips.......

And then save up and get a real reel!!!!

 

Lori is with Pressure Washer Products, she has everything a roof cleaner needs, chemical, pumps, hose, nozzles, etc......

And she is awesome...

I didnt think Chris and Lori are hitched......