Ideal fence setup

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Komelika

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Ideal fence setup? Need tips to get started.

I am considering the PW business so I am trying to learn as much as I can before I begin. I would like to start a side business and concentrate on cedar fences to begin with and then move on to other specialties as I gain experience. I would love to have my business grow to the point that I can go full-time, especially since the winters here are very mild.

My questions are:

What is the ideal equipment setup for restoring cedar fences? PSI, GPM, Brand? Price range?

What is the best procedure for restoring cedar fences? Do I absolutely need to use chems, or will pressure do it?

Most of the fences that I would be cleaning are shared with the houses 3-4ft. on either side of the fence. What is the best method to keep the chemicals and water off the house behind the fence? I'm thinking that I could make a plastic backdrop (maybe 5 or 6ft. long) that I can hang on the fence using hooks that hook over the top of the fence. I could simply move it down the fence as I go.

Thanks in advance for any information provided!
 
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CaroliProWash

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When working with wood, pressure is NEVER a factor. You should always use low pressure on wood. Wood chemicals will depend on the fence - is it new wood, old wood, previous stain, previous sealer?

Drop cloths (plastic or cloth depending on what you're doing) clamped to the top of the fence works well. Just don't forget to get permission from the other homeowner to be on their property.

Celeste
 
Mark

Mark

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Yes low pressure and the right chemicals is safest for wood work,
you can regulate yor pressure by changing nozzle sizes on your
pressure washer using lower pressure on wood and high pressure on
concrete etc.
 
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Komelika

New Member
Thanks for the replies.

Mark,
Can you regulate the pressure that the pump puts out, or is your only option to use larger, less restrictive tips in order to reduce operating pressure?

Celeste,
I probably wouldn't have to actually be in the neighbors yard in most cases, but I would definitley knock on the door and let them know what is going on. It would be a good opportunity to introduce my business and drop a card on them. I'm the guy that e-mailed you a few days ago. Sorry if I gave you too much info. I'm trying to learn as much as I can because this seems like a great business to be in. Thanks! :)
 
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Komelika

New Member
Mark said:
Yes low pressure and the right chemicals is safest for wood work,
you can regulate yor pressure by changing nozzle sizes on your
pressure washer using lower pressure on wood and high pressure on
concrete etc.
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Cool, you beat me to my own question! LOL
 
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