What do you like?

[Chuck Richard]

What do you like best for cleaning an unsealed deck?

 

[ron]

PRE-CARB BLEACH,TSP,AND SODA ASH. THEN BRIGHTEN WITH CITRIC ACID. if i dont mix my own i would russell's efc38.[i think that's what he calls his safe wash]

 

[Jon Fife]

I use the same as RonnieP. I never use bleach, although I wish I'd tried it on a job I just did.

jon

 

[Chuck Richard]

Thanks for the input. I used newagain for everything til i tried the wolmans. now i only use newagain for stripping but always looking for cheaper ways to get same results.

 

[Jon Fife]

Chuck,

that stuff is nowhere near cheap. Go to: www.deckguide.com and buy some of Greg's stuff. It is cheap and will run circles around the stuff you buy at the paint store.

# is: 219-548-2670 for Greg

 

[Chuck Richard]

I don't buy anything from a paint store. I get it from my distibutor and your right its not cheap thats why i'm checking around for other stuff. I will only buy from someone outta state if they will send me free samples first. I'v been burnt to many times by products that didn't live up to the hype. I usally go through $600 worth of newagain every 2 months so if greg wants to send me some samples i'll be more than happy to switch.

 

[doug mckenzie]

i'm a new again distributor , sounds like you should be able to get a quanity discount.you can dilute it 5 or 7 to 1 and do a good job the price per gal should be liveable . e mail me maby i can help
i use chlorine on decks too, when they are grey . they come out fine. and it's cheap.but my chlorine(15%) cost over 3.00/gal.
sus mckenzie
sudsmck@aol.com

 

[Jon Fife]

here ya go Chuck,


www.deckguide@attbi.com, Greg's email, he'll work with you. I imagine you'll cut your $600 is half.

jon

 

[john orr]

Chuck,

I too also used to use New Again, till I found Northern Tool Roof & Deck Cleaner. Same formula, $9.99/gal or 5 gals for $45.

Having said that, I now use mostly Renew for decks and Roof Bright for roofs. I downstream the Roof Bright and use a backpack sprayer for the Renrew. The Renew is about $3/gal when mixed (and you can vary the strength) and the Roof Bright is about $4/gal. Both prices include the shipping. Northern is local, so no shipping.

 

[Greg Rentschler]

Thanks for the kind words Jon!

Hi Chuck,

Email me your shipping address (not p.o. box) and I would be happy to send you samples of our entire product line. In a standard mix solution the TimberStrip Pro runs around $2.16 per gallon.

Have a Good Weekend!

Greg Rentschler
my email: deckguide@attbi.com

 

[Aplus]

Ron,
You will find your cleaning mix will work better if you swap the TSP with sodium tripolyphosphate.

 

[Jon Fife]

Aplus:

Work better in what way??

jon

 

[Tim Lynch]

Here in Northern Ca the best pro line is SuperDeck. A complete source for everything that has to do with decks.

 

[Aplus]

Jon,

In unscientific tests I have conducted with various wood cleaning recipes, it has appeared to me that sodium tripolyphosphate seems to help get dirty wood cleaner than TSP mixed into my brew. Like I said, I have no scientific basis, just general observation. I've tried many combinations of various chems and have found a few that seem to work pretty well. There may well be commercially prepared versions that perform better, but as long as what I'm using is satisfactory, and material costs are lower, I'll stick with my own recipes. I do use a bit of TSP in my house wash mix, however.

Since all my recipes are for my own personal use, I don't spend too much time determining "why" something works or does not work, I just go with what works for my application. However I do look at MSDS sheets to try to ensure the chems I use are generally accepted as safe.

 

[EXTREME]

Greg, I sent you my address and am still waiting for my samples.

 

[Greg Rentschler]

Hi Mike,

Can you please resend your info? I looked through my inbox and couldn't find anything from you??? I'll get them right out to ya.

Please email it to deckguide@attbi.com

Greg

 

[Dan S]

I really hate to be the BB police but you guys need to call Dan Flynn If you want to continue "pushing" your products ..

This is a different BB and the rules on advertising is different then the rest ..

this is why our e-mail and info. is blocked out ( for the most part )

e-mail Dan Flynn he can direct you on the rules better then me

 

[Jon Fife]

Dan S,

Didn't realize you did wood restoration........


As for Greg's "pushing" of his products, I believe it was me that was "pushing" them. And if I recall, contractors are allowed to comment on other products per the rules of this board, as long as they are not selling them or have any vested interest in selling them. I may be wrong about this rule, I'll let you investigate it and tell me, you seem to have the time available.

Jon

 

[Dan S]

Time? my puter is in a central spot and always on ..... I dont do T.V I hate it ......... anyways Idont need 2 explain...

You are right about saying what product but I really dont believe I was referring to you when I posted ......

If you look at the other post you will find somebody say that they are a dist. and to e-mail them ..... and another one that says e-mail me and I will send ya some samples.... Too me the is "pushing" a product ...To you it may be different..........

I have nothing against Greg and the other guy what so-ever

and I didnt make the rules .... but rules are rules and it should be followed.

"SUNBRITE" a sponser sells all kinds of wood products .... what do you think his response is when he reads this ?

again I dont want an argument ..... I didnt make the rules

 

[Dan S]

As a matter of fact I do ...... do wood restoration

and my new name is

Advanced Surface Restoration

just for the record