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Sikkens...... First, is the mildew on top of the log or under the finish???? This will tell you if the Cetol 1 must be removed. How long ago was the Cetol 1 Applied? Was an insecticide added to the Cetol 1? Sikkens recommends NO Additives... Additives will void Their warranty... When was...

There is alot of info to learn with Chimney's.... But, not overbearing. There are Certification programs in every state. Again, you don't need to be certified. It just helps. The overhead isn't very high...... Sweeping is easy, For Inspections we use a home-made camera set-up to look into...

Tim, Another add-on that would go perfect with your Home Inspection Biz would be Chimney Cleaning/Repairs/Inspections. Good Luck in the PW biz. Have a great Holiday Season. Don F.

Hey Tim, Watch out for the word INSPECTION, some states require anyone performing an Inspection to have a Home Inspection License. It's all in the wording.... perfectly fine for you to act as a consultant... Don F.:)

Johny, You should normally need to buff or sand the logs a little to remove the little fuzzies.... (especially when using a chemical stripper)... If you don't they, will stick out like a sore thumb after you've stained... if using a power sander or buffer... don't let the log get too hot...

Hello once again Johny, I didn't want to discourage you from breaking into the Log Home Business... I just don't think that this particular Sikkens Project would be the right one to do it on... Jim is once again correct... (he's the most knowledgeable Log Home guy I know...) you can...

My Apologies Johny... Hi again Johny, I apologize if I came across a little too harsh... But, when reading one of your posts... you'd charge $300.00 to do a deck on the ground and $600.00 if it is 6 feet off the ground... that has me thinking you're a little green on wood restoration...

Here's what we use... (2) 94 Ford Vans w/ Air Tight Dividers 1/2 way (Made of diamond plate and plexi).... the vans have roof airs, inverters, small fridges and microwaves... Hitches, Ladder Racks ... setup for staining in the rear... (No smells up-front) -- Good for 3-4 man crew (2)...

Hey Johnny, It's Don F. again.... After reading one of your replies to Dan S..... I can tell you definitely charge way to little.......... You must charge enough to cover all your expenses, (fuel, your wage, supplies, insurance, taxes, etc., etc., etc.) rainy days, etc.... why work for...

Johnny, Sikkens is a whole different ballgame.... If you have no experience with it.... I would pass on the job. Our company would probably pass on it also.... If you didn't wash, neutralize, sand/buff, and apply the first coat.... there is no way you can stand behind the job and...

The results of Cob-Blasting??:)

Hi Mike, Rick and Denny are right. The Builders/Developers don't want to pay much... and want total perfection. They will say "just rinse the dust off", then yell about something. They also will want a quantity discount, then probably never call to complete the rest of the homes. I have...

I've had good success using extreme. One or two problems when we finished the day after washing. Were the floor boards still damp or just a higher moisture content in certain areas??? When using any film building finish.... the wood must thoroughly dry before application. I lalso learned...

Hmmmm... I'm getting ready to build on to my garage... now that gives me an idea.... Park unit in garage, run unit, .... don't put out fire with power-washer.... new everything....... hmmm... Just kidding, of course... Don F. ------------------ Quality Workmanship, Honesty & Integrity will...

Bleach is ok if you Rinse, Rinse, Rinse, Rinse... and Rinse. You Might want to try Wolman's Extreme. We sometimes get requests for 2 tone decks... White Handrails, natural flooring... we use Extreme for the solid. --- Don F. ------------------ Quality Workmanship, Honesty & Integrity will...

Had a close call early this spring. Washing a Log Home, using the hook set-up and the ladder began to slip. The L was hooked over the Peak Vent and that began to tear... I welded on a longer piece of steel at the L... we only use that one on homes with peak vents... Yes, we replaced the...

Hi, We use Ridge Hooks almost every day. Hook on the end of a straight ladder and hooks over the peak of a roof. We built an adjustable little stage from two straight ladders w/hooks. We also mounted a wheel on the very top of our straight ladders... (opposite side of the hook) Roll them up...

Hey Dan.... Time to spend some of that $$$$$ and go with a cable modem. It was the best thing I did last year. I don't know how we did without it. We have Comcast@home here. Try it, you'll like it.... Don. ------------------ Quality Workmanship, Honesty & Integrity will keep your...

Hi, Sherwin Williams can match just about any color. Take a Rung off the deck, take to SW, and they can match the existing finish. If you develope a decent working relationship with them, they may even tint other products that aren't theirs.... Don ------------------ Quality Workmanship...

I've had a number of Great firings over the years... I fired a guy once for taking too many smoke breaks.... A couple years later he was a Teacher at my kid's school. Luckily, he joked with them about it. Another time, I fired 4 guys on the spot for taking an hour Lunch Break when they only...