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Article by: Randall Madon Pressure Washing Decks A beautiful , Growing White Pine Trees In The New Hope Pa. Area wooden deck, , When replacing a fountain pump or choosing a new one, first there are some key terms to keep in mind properly maintained, can add greatly to the aesthetic and resale values of a home. , Rustic stone house signs Just look around, decks , Selecting The Right Bonsai Pots Is Very Important are almost everywhere. Not just houses but both municipal and commercial facilities use wooden decks , Tips for Clay Soils Near Yardley Boro Pa. and walkways extensively. Because of this pressure washing decks , Garden Gnomes to add whimsey to your garden can be a great profit center for your business or even the whole business. The great news is that decks , NATURGRESS products certified for eco-building need maintenance. 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Wood , How To Speed Up Your Aging PC And Make It Healthier Too. and water combined with dirt and even air , Tips for Clay Soils Near Yardley Boro Pa. pollutiom will also contribute to the proliferation of mildew, fungus and molds. One thing to remember is that a wet deck , Watching Your Children's Garden Grow with a thick coating of mildrew is very slick and slippery. This creates one heck of a "slip and fall" liability problem. Keep this in mind when speaking to the decision makers of commercial and municipal facilities. Learning Curve There is a learning curve involved when getting proficient enough to clean/seal/restore wood , The Cause and Solution to Your Condensation Problems decks for the public. It is best to learn on your own deck , Summer Lawn Care Tips or on the decks , Cable TV vs. Satellite TV -- Which is Best? of close friends and relatives. When learning make sure to do more than one. Different decks , Using perennials in your garden can present different challenges. Inspect When organizing your project or preparing your bid make some simple observations. Has the deck , French Country Style Decorating Ideas ever been sealed? Is there old sealer that needs to be stripped and reapplied? Do I have all the chemicals, tools , Love to garden but short on money? Here’s 10 money saving id and equipment required for this project? ( we will include a sample list at the end of this article) Is there any damaged or rotted wood , Planting a Container Garden that needs to be replaced? ( Now is a good time to measure.) Are the any missing , NATURGRESS products certified for eco-building or loose bolts, nails , Direct Mail – Don't Assume, Just Test And Track or screws? Are there any adjacent bushes or plants , Rustic stone house signs that need to be protected? Are there any electrical appliances, outlets, light , Decorate Your Fireplace for Easter fixtures or telephone jacks? Note: these will have to be sealed water , Growing White Pine Trees In The New Hope Pa. Area tight. Remember water and electricity , Decorate Your Fireplace for Easter is a dangerous combination. Decks , 5 Pieces of Equipment Gardeners Can’t Live Without in upscale neighborhoods will probably contain most of these challenges. Make sure the circuit breakers will be accessible to you prior to starting. Beginning Ok you've cleared everything from the deck , Plant Flower Bulbs For Beautiful Container Gardening and placed it far enough to be out of harms way. You've locked out the circuit breakers that provide electrical service to the deck , Using perennials in your garden area. Outlets, fixtures and jacks have been sealed water , Improving Deer Quality in Rural Pa tight. Close proximity plants , Part I: Different Types of Home Foundations and When to Use and bushes have been protected with a clear plastic , French Country Style Decorating Ideas tarp. Loose bolts. nails , Style on a budget: Simple changes = dramatic results and screws , Best Way To Clean Carpet? have been tightened or replaced.with galvanized fasteners. Rotted or damaged wood , Best Way To Clean Carpet? has been replaced. Only now are you really ready to begin. Clear the Deck , When replacing a fountain pump or choosing a new one, first there are some key terms to keep in mind of Dirt and Debris With a stiff bristle broom or a leaf blower clear all loose dirt and debris from the surface of the deck. , When replacing a fountain pump or choosing a new one, first there are some key terms to keep in mind . What Chemicals to Use Sodium Hydroxide ( a high caustic chemical) is very popular with professional deck , Rooftop makeover cleaners. Because this chemical does most of the work very low pressures of 500-1200 PSI can be used which helps avoid the condition known as "furring". Safety note: Always wear headgear with face shields and cartridge type respirators when working with high caustic or acidic chemicals. This is not a suggestion it's a must. While Sodium Hydroxide is a very effective chemical it will darken or may even blacken the deck. , Garden ing Because of this the PH will have to be nuetralized with a mild acidic solution. Acids used are Citrus,Oxalic or Phosphoric. These acid solutions will act as brighteners. Neutralizing the PH of a high caustic cleaner will restore a deck , Tips for Clay Soils Near Yardley Boro Pa. very close to it's original color. , How To Build a Compost Bin Add approx. 5oz. acid to each gallon of water. , If you are chasing the most up-to-date assistance regarding Citrus Acid- Used on hardwoods. Oxalic Acid- Primarily used on redwoods. Phosphoric Acid- Used when an unfinished deck , Gardening By The Yard Tips has turned "gray". I'm very hesitant to suggest a pressure level when it comes to cleaning decks , Tips for Clay Soils Near Yardley Boro Pa. because it's just so subjective. One deck , Improving Deer Quality in Rural Pa will have harder wood , Jammin' with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music than another and other decks , Kick Start Your Landscape With Winter Gardening Tips will have softer and harder areas on the same deck. In this respect only experience can really guide you. As a general rule of thumb use the least amount of pressure that will get the job done. Test pressure on an inconspicuous area of the deck. , Cable TV vs. Satellite TV -- Which is Best? The underside works well for this Excessive Pressure. Excessive pressure will cause a deck , NATURGRESS products certified for eco-building to "furr".This is the appearance of small hairlike fibers protruding from the wood.. Your customers will not like the way this looks and light sanding will be required to correct this condition. Ready, Set, Go! Soak the area to be cleaned thoroughly. This serves several purposes but most importantly, the deck , Kick Start Your Landscape With Winter Gardening Tips must remain damp throughout the entire cleaning process. Apply cleaning chemical with the applicator of your choice.When just starting out a pump , Watching Your Children's Garden Grow up type sprayer will work nicely. Allow your chemical to dwell for 15-20 minutes. Do not allow to dry. If necessary spray more water , Burning Bushes Do Well in Buckingham Township or reapply chemical. If you've sufficiently dampened the deck , The Cause and Solution to Your Condensation Problems and haven't dawdled this shouldn't be a big problem. Clean. Remember when cleaning use low pressure. Never clean against the grain or accross the grain. Feather each pass. The pressure used should be enough to remove dead wood , A Beginners Guide To Garden Bridges but not enough to cause "furring" Experience will be your best teacher. Rinse deck , Plant Flower Bulbs For Beautiful Container Gardening thoroughly removing all chemical. Apply nuetralizer/brightener solution, wait 10-15 minutes and rinse well again. If you are going to seal wait 24 hours if not 48. If you chose your day well rain won't become a problem. "Furring" Happens. Sometimes "furring will become apparent even at low pressures. These short hair like fibers are the result of a "tearing" action on the wood. , Magic Details Distinguish a Designer's Wedding These will probably be gone in 2-3 weeks but your customer will want them gone sooner than later. Give them a light , Style on a budget: Simple changes = dramatic results sanding with a bronze metal , The Cause and Solution to Your Condensation Problems scrubbing pad. Use bronze, steel wool can leave rust stains. What not to leave behind Here is a general list of things to bring to your job site. Some of this may not apply to you. The point is to always work with a job list to avoid the embarrasment or expense of missing that tool , Love to garden but short on money? Here’s 10 money saving id you need right now. Pressure Washer- Cold water , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Solebury Pa. gas machine 5.5-11HP commercial grade unit. (Hot Washers are also used but at very low temperatures , Buying Replacement Windows not exceeding 110F) Hoses- Sufficient lengths of both pressure hose and supply hose. Brooms/Blower- A stiff bristled push broom (not metal) and/or a gas , Garden Gnomes to add whimsey to your garden powered leaf blower. Chemical applicator - Pump-up type sprayer or Flo-Jet type sprayer Mixing Buckets - 2or3 5 gallon plastic , Garden Gnomes to add whimsey to your garden mixing buckets. Mixers- Drill type chemical mixer. Respirator- Cartridge type with spares (When working with high caustics and acids) Face and Eye Protection- Some type of helmet with face shield. Cordless Drill- With phillips screwbit and chuck large enough to accomodate chemical mixer. Hammer- If nails , What Is A Black Orchid - Fascinating But Elusive are required. Deck Screws, , Here is Why You Should Use Gypsum in Gardening Nails , Rock Gardens and Bolts- As required, use galvanized only. Duct tape, Clear plastic , Part I: Different Types of Home Foundations and When to Use sheeting,Cardboard- To protect areas Extension Cords- Must be adequate length and gauge. 12 gauge minimum. Electric Rotary Sander- With 60 and 80 grit sandpaper Knee Pads- You didn't think you'd always be standing when sanding did you? Remember practice makes perfect get out there and start learning. About the Author Randall Madon is the founder and president of ATT Pressure Supply along with a new educational resource site The-Power-Washer-Advisor.com Learn More |
  
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