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jasonH · Guest

just to get going!

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Roll down the windows or wear your respirator when driving down the road...lol

sweetwaterfish · Guest

I'd use that 2-40 ventilation (2 windows down and driving 40 MPH). I'd seriously keep all the windows down anytime that SH is on board.....Don't risk lung damage.

Are you going to keep your SH in a drum? Maybe consider getting a hitch box, or something like these items to keep you SH on. I would not want to be in a vehicle with those fumes. I've also seen SH fumes eat up wiring, screws, fittings, etc. So keep in mind your van may not function very well after a couple of months of hauling SH around.

My recommendation is to find another way to transport.

http://scottsmetalworks.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/hitch_box_002.123150625_std.jpg

Art O · Guest

Not a good idea to put SH in a van. If you had a accident . You wouldn't come out alive. Just think about it, SH all over you! My suppler refuses to put SH in a Van. That was there 1st question. How are you going to pick it up.. Get your self a trailer. Lowe's has 1 on sale this week $499.00 5 x 8

jasonH · Guest

Thanx guys i will try to get a trailer. im starting from scratch so money is tight. need advice on cheap set-up. I live in ohio and there is only 1 company doing roof cleaning in my area they are using roof reviver? does this stuff work, what about wash safe????? they have a vid on youtube but they are using a pressure washer

Familyman · Guest

hey i have no competition here either! i have no clue what equipment to get or how to start but everyone has told me to come here so here i am! lol If you find a nice setup let me know please!

jasonH · Guest

sounds to me like we need 35 to 55 gal. container to mix in. there is alot of containers on craigs list for cheap, pump is a must have $112 bucks dont sound bad. i found a trailer for $150 on craigs list. i am just not sure about rinsing or were can i get SH? going to keep searching.........

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

Jason, sorry to tell you, there's more than one certified roof cleaner in Dayton, OH! My feelings are hurt (too badly)! I've never used either of the products you mentioned but off the shelf products usually take too long to see results or are damaging to the roof. My first suggestion is to read, read, read on this forum. There's alot of great information here. Good luck!

PrestigePressure · Guest

Defenitely never use roof reviver with a pressure washer. I'm sure you probably know that. Roof Cleaning Dayton, Ohio is a great market for roof cleaners. Check out www.roofcleaningdayton.com.

Hey Bill, what do you think about Gem City not carrying SH?
I just missed you a couple weeks ago by about 5 minutes.

-- Edited by PrestigePressure on Thursday 25th of March 2010 11:11:48 PM

jasonH · Guest

Sorry for hurting your feelings man, I just was trying to say that you dont see these roof cleaning companies all over like mowing crews and what not. The wash-safe i was talking about is eco friendly and wont kill the plants, so how does it kill the mold chek vid out
on youtube see what you think........ they use a pressure washer to rinse, does not look like a good idea.

jasonH · Guest

My wife really wants me to use this wash-safe stuff but i dont think it will get the job done like the SH, want something that works and works well. I just dont want to kill a house, roof,plants,and the family cat. I am in it to win it! Any info would be great thanks.

PrestigePressure · Guest

Just read up, learn what mixes work for you, do a couple practice jobs first. Just like anything it takes time to get the swing of it. You never one day you might see roof cleaners like you do landscapers. I know of 6 differant roof cleaning companies in Dayton, Ohio besides me. Check the phone book, internet, and roof companies. These are all people who are in the roof cleaning business. Some claim to use "low pressure" as these are the people who don't know how to properly clean a roof the non pressure way.

-- Edited by PrestigePressure on Thursday 25th of March 2010 11:44:22 PM

RoofKleen · Guest

rool down windows and install 2 roof vents.

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

Shawn, I was told they're suppose to be getting more. Did you hear something different?

PrestigePressure · Guest

Bill, they just said there was a problem with their supplier and until they straighten it out they're not going to be carrying it. That was last week, haven't talked to them since. Don't have time to sit around and wait.

deputyw · Guest

hey jason, definately read up. read lots. then practice as you read. learn the chemicals, formulas and mixes. dont use any of that crap you see on those websites other that RCIA. most of that is marketing gimmicks. ull get all the information u need to start right here. its taken me several months of reading, but so far all of my how do i's have been answered by using the search feature. there are lots of people willing to help on here, lots of comraderie. good luck in ur venture!

The Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Training & Certification Forum "Find A Certified Roof Cleaner Directory"

The Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Training & Certification Forum
"Find A Certified Roof Cleaner Directory"