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Codec · 07-30-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by All Seasons Exteriors

I don't see anything derogatory about it.......Simply my opinion.

don doesn't understand the industry.

Simply my opinion.

russ s · 07-30-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Codec

don doesn't understand the industry.

Simply my opinion.

i cant see how anyone could say that Don Phelps dosnt understand the industry.....thats funny!!!!!

russ s · 07-30-2006, 09:40 AM

i do know that everytime RAC shows up there is always strife and controversy......just my oponion

Thad · 07-30-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by russ s

i do know that everytime RAC shows up there is always strife and controversy......just my oponion

Opinion or documented fact?

Bring forth the RAC sock puppet army!

Thad · 07-30-2006, 09:53 AM

There you go.

**Nathan** · 07-30-2006, 10:00 AM

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Lou · 07-30-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Roof-A-Cide

There is an article on Roof Cleaning in the July Issue of Roofing Contractor magazine that answers your question. It’s on pages 24 & 25:
http://www.bnpmedia.com/digitalmagazine/index.html?pub=RC&iss=0706

To the Board Owner(s) – we are not looking for business from anyone on this board, so please don’t take this post as advertising. I am just trying to clear up some misconceptions that are being reinforced by people that really don’t understand what we do.

FYI – Roof-A-Cide focuses primarily on prevention of the stains and not the cleaning. There is a huge difference - especially in the Southern States.

And a large part of our program IS marketing. Especially to large Homeowner's Associations and Property Managers that have experience with traditional cleaning using either bleach or pressure cleaning and they are looking for better and safer ways of getting this done.

If bleach or sodium hydroxide work for you, great. But if you are like some of our Applicators that might be doing 500 homes in a relatively small area, these options don’t work as well. Preventing the stains to begin with is faster, safer, easier and keeping the roofs clean can be accomplished without the use of 10-15,000 gallons of chlorine (as would be used by most companies that use chlorine here in South Florida).

If you are interested in learning more about Roof-A-Cide products, contact us directly and we will be happy to answer any questions for you. Our products are in widespread use throughout the country by companies that have used both bleach and sodium hydroxide products, but there are very few people on these bulletin boards that have actually used the products, so they really would have no idea how our process would compare.

Also, the equipment in the videos are Udor Chemical pumps that operate at 10.5 GPM and max out at about 200 psi. We rarely ever need more than 80 psi to get a roof clean and most of our Applicators don't even own pressure cleaners.

As I have mentioned on other boards, what we offer is not cost-effective for any company that only does roofs occasionally or does plan to make roof cleaning & stain prevention a core part of their business. The contractors that buy into what we do are the ones that are looking to do at least 1,000 roofs each year.

I'm not a roof guy so I may be out of line.....but so be it....this seems like a futile attempt at advertising.
But I'm not to smart......just see the obvious

Thad · 07-30-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou

I'm not a roof guy so I may be out of line.....but so be it....this seems like a futile attempt at advertising.
But I'm not to smart......just see the obvious

It's obvious to everyone except Mr. Potty-mouth-a-Cide.
I was seriously looking into their company until I started searching the boards and saw what kind of person I would be dealing with.

No thank you.

russ s · 07-30-2006, 01:04 PM

im with you no one ever has anything nice to say about the people,i guess the people turn off the product,i wouldnt buy it if not buying it would put me out of buisness ,i would rather be broke than miserable dealing with them....but thats just me

Mike Williamson · 07-30-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by russ s

im with you no one ever has anything nice to say about the people,i guess the people turn off the product,i wouldnt buy it if not buying it would put me out of buisness ,i would rather be broke than miserable dealing with them....but thats just me

I still have the email from a year and a half ago when Mr. Browne threatened to put me out of business by setting up an applicator at a discounted rate in my area. I'm still waiting. LOL. The guy's a loon who makes claims about others' practices that can't be substantiated. ANY of us who clean roofs with sodium hypochlorite know they don't get dirty again in 6 months....that's an outright lie, an attempt to mislead potential customers. Why do business with a liar?

russ s · 07-30-2006, 03:54 PM

some think thats the way because thats all they know is how to be dishonest and backstab and cut throats.....its the down fall of every industry

Mike Williamson · 07-30-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-A-Cide

There is an article on Roof Cleaning in the July Issue of Roofing Contractor magazine that answers your question. It’s on pages 24 & 25:
http://www.bnpmedia.com/digitalmagazine/index.html?pub=RC&iss=0706

This guy doesn't know what he's talking about. Bleach, when used properly, doesn't dry out the shingles, and doesn't get "under" the shingles. Bleach is the approved/suggested method for cleaning roofs, per ARMA. The problem is, you can't charge someone 36k to ship them a box of bleach!

It seems hypocritical of you to push this kind of crap, and then offer to clean a customers roof with bleach if they want instant results.

Mike Williamson · 07-30-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Codec

don doesn't understand the industry.

Simply my opinion.

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Your opinion appears to be fairly ignorant, Mr. Browne.

russ s · 07-30-2006, 04:17 PM

i would say just ignorant and leave the " fairly " out Mike

Ron Musgraves · 08-18-2009, 02:11 AM

John, are you still around?

fishgazam · 09-03-2009, 04:07 PM

I thought it was the worst name for a company EVER! Homicide.....killer of Humans???? Roof-a-cide killer of roofs? I dont know.

I do think 7k franchises are doomed to fail. Too cheep. I think its great they raised the price. An operator has to have some flesh in the game to keep him inspired to work hard. Grandma stubbin her toe and you get 7k to invest in some idea is too easy. You get alot of tire kickers at that price. I think 30k is a good value for a company that can provide a like yearly income for the investment.

However I think they will also go the way of ARB, Roof Life, Shingle Care, Etc. Etc.........

AC

Apple Roof Cleaning · 07-26-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Thad

Opinion or documented fact?

Bring forth the RAC sock puppet army!

I got into a heated discussion on another board once. Suddenly, I found myself fighting the whole board!
It turned out the guy I was arguing with had several profiles! I found out about Sock Puppets

Pressure Cleaning · 01-08-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FCPWLLC

I'd be interested in a sample of the roof restore to try and see if it will let me shoot from ground and rinse from ground. The savings in Workers Comp Premium alone would be worth looking at a product that will keep me off roof or ladders. I guess that is what I like about the Sodium Hypo. When I reduced my Ladder time cleaning the houses, my premiums went down. I was told that if I get on roof or ladders more than 10% of my work, then premium goes to 40 cents on the dollar.

I am wanting to market the roof cleaning hard but not if it isn't profitable due to workers comp or time consuming "up-close" rinsing. Here the only other roof cleaning that I know of is aguy with ad on TV showing a dude with Pressure washer and a close up of the granules going into the gutter. Probably using Sodium Hydroxide. It's easy to sell against that. However, Consumers are wary of bleach. So, if there is a chem that cleans as fast and easy with out the pre-wetting, I'd be interested in it.

Not interested in the equipment or system. Degree in business and can get pumps anywhere. The chem is what I seek.

By the way, didn't mean to get something started here. Just wanted advice from guys that I know have tried all sorts of chems.

Did you get to try this product? What are you using to clean roofs these days?

Pressure Cleaning · 01-10-2011, 11:15 PM

Powder bleach or Clorx which works best for roof washing?

Peerless · 01-11-2011, 08:28 AM

PC-

We use 4% pool chlorine mixed with TSP and another ingredient.

Clorox is 5% but try to find a pool chlorine dealer (10.5%) and adjust down....much easier.

Folks have been using plain ol bleach in a pump up down here in the south for decades. Sure you can add this and that but bleach will remove the stain just fine.