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Andy Hinson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

question for Cajun Soft Wash

Fred W · Guru

Hey Andy,

Yes, we use Tyvek house wrap. I've had many people ask so I'll do a video about it and about the Purex Crystals we use to cover the smell. I just don't want to do "that" much typing.

The $150 cost for the Tyvek is well worth it.....Feel free to call if you want.

Diamond Roof Cleaning · Approved Exterior Cleaner

We just use tarps.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Each truck has a 100 x 12 foot roll of the cheap/thin painters plastic. We also have clothes pins to hold in place. When we finish it is thrown away.

Fred W · Guru

Here in the south the sun is just too hot and the humidity is crazy. Tarps and cheap plastic will kill plants just as fast as the SH. Tyvek keeps the plants nice and cool and protects them very well.

Every area is a bit different - tarps can help but they are too heavy for some of the delicate plants we deal with and they get too hot as well.

Cheap plastic is a strict no-no here. Plants burn ultra quick.

Diamond Roof Cleaning · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Well with my ten years experience we have no problems using tarps. The secret is don't leave them on longer than what they need to be left on there for. Spray the area then remove and move on. We have delicate plants and bushes here too and have no problems.

To each his own i say.

Fred W · Guru

I agree Mike. We actually leave ours on almost the entire time. We rinse every roof and don't have the luxury of gutters most of the time....So we keep them covered until after we rinse.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:
Each truck has a 100 x 12 foot roll of the cheap/thin painters plastic. We also have clothes pins to hold in place. When we finish it is thrown away.

Same here Brett, Nothing to it

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

We use plastic and tarps only for really big coverings. Although the use of tyvek does make sense, it's light, watertight and has cooling properties that the others don't. I can't believe I never thought of it. It's strong too so you could use it over and over again.
Heck you could even have your logo put on it if you felt like wasting money lol

Fred W · Guru

All true Zach and even the logo thing. Problem is it does break down over time. Gets very thin but totally worth it and awesome.

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I bought the 9' x 150' roll and will probably only need 40 feet this year. We cut three 12' pieces and use it over and over. It folds more compact than the tarps...but I believe is more expensive than a tarp. I like how Doug uses it, splitting some at 4.5' to cover shrub lines but we just never have to do that since 99% of our homes have gutters.

Andy Hinson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I will call tomorrow. We removed our tarps from some shrubs and watered heavily then moved round the home. There are dead leaves on boxwoods in a line under the eaves and she is pissed. Need something I can leave for an hour or so without damaging the plants

Fred W · Guru

Leave'em on there all day and you won't have a problem. It's actually COOLER under the Tyvek!
I should be available all day so feel free to call anytime.

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I give you fellas alot of credit who work without gutters. Efficiently spraying would be to the "nth" degree without gutters. I think I spray efficiently as it stands,.but I bet I don't spray as efficiently as you guys without gutters.

*In fact I was thinking the other day about myself and the one thing I NEED to change,..especially when house washing and applying gutter cleaners,..I know I use too much and waste,..I keep spraying over what I just sprayed,.when in reality applying one light coat that runs off is plenty,..and then I should re-treat,..not just keep spraying as it's hitting the ground, Ha, Ha.... If I were an employee I'd be fired. I am getting better though,...I have been learning to spray the siding ONE time,..and then put the trigger down and start detailing out the window seals and gutters,....all the while watching my house wash mix actually work at a lesser amount, Ha, Ha,...... I'm much better at the roof spraying due to the strength of the mix.

I like the Tyvek idea,..as it stands I never cover plants or bushes,...but fish ponds are always covered.

Jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Monday 5th of June 2017 05:39:24 AM

Fred W · Guru

Nice hot days work well for minimizing run off but stinks to work in.....at least I get to shed my "winter" weight.

Jason Watkins · Exterior Cleaner

Cool idea on the tyvek, yeah if you get time to make a video about them and the crystals, that would be great. I recently watched your video on the gutter tool, and have one on the way. Thanks for the ideas!

Fred W · Guru

https://youtu.be/nhZlH1drkJk

-- Edited by Baton Rouge Roof Cleaner on Saturday 10th of June 2017 07:38:36 AM

Jason Watkins · Exterior Cleaner

Great video Doug, thanks!

Fred W · Guru

Thanks Jason

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Little off topic,..but I have wondered what the reasoning is as to why houses in the southern states are less likely to use rain gutters?

Jeff

Fred W · Guru

Jeff Wible wrote:
Little off topic,..but I have wondered what the reasoning is as to why houses in the southern states are less likely to use rain gutters?

Jeff

Have you never watched "Dancing in the rain-Drunk"?

LOL, I have no idea since the rains are really torrential downpours. The only thing I can come up with is that gutters really don't help much.....if you want to get to/from your car as an example. Gutters prevent you from getting dripped on but the moment you open your car door to dash into the house you are already soaking wet so why bother!

Zach Maynard · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I think it is because there aren't as many basements, so less likely to leak and ruin carpet etc.

Fred W · Guru

Zach Maynard wrote:
I think it is because there aren't as many basements, so less likely to leak and ruin carpet etc.

Honestly never thought of that.....