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When performing an estimate for log home restoration a lot of folks go with synthetic chinking. Synthetic chinking is real nice and expands and contracts nicely with the logs. There is a less expensive alternative that a lot of folks use and blends in with with older chinking if you are in that...

Some say oils and waters don't mix and that some of the newer products just don't make sense that are combinations of both but did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the first painters to use oils? He actually mixed colored powders with linseed oil and then mixed it with water. The...

I know a lot of wood guys and even more contractors that offer wood as a service but don't specialize in it. In quite few of these cases they rent a large orbital sander or drum sander when restoring a deck. Just some food for thought but I have had owners of these places tell me that they have...

To be the best at something you need to perform tasks better and different than others. How do you thank a customer and leave a lasting impression? When we finish a deck job we say thank you by leaving a citronella candle with our logo on it for the customer. Now anyone that comes over to admire...

The time it takes for a product to work on a surface. For woodies 10 more minutes can make all the difference. It is one of the hardest things to get employees to understand. Example: 30 minute dwell time and struggle to strip, generally use too much pressure, gets off less than 90% of the old...

Did you hear about the guy at the saw mill? He cut off the whole left side of his body! Don't worry he's all right now. HAHAHAHA! Share if you got one!

This is one of the BEST weekends all year to buy tools! There are a lot of sales this weekend because of Father's Day for contractors to take advantage of. An example in my area, Lowe's is selling an 18v compact Drill for $99, regular price is $189 and I have seen them $199. They also have an...

When we go out for an estimate these days we are running into a lot of new and updated coatings as the industry moves further away from oils. I see in many posts where a lot of people say "walk away" from that job and I see a few other methods folks are using. My question is are you using any...

For over 20 years now I have been told you can not make money in Wood Restoration Services alone. One of the reasons I have been in business is I am always thinking out of the box and looking at opportunities to add to my top line sales. I am in the Northeast and one of the more lucrative...

NJ Roundtable and Networking Event Sunday August 21st @ 10:00am Location: Catch It - Grog N' Grill 110 White Horse Pike Oaklyn, NJ 08107 This will be a basic style, old school roundtable for contractors only (no vendors please). This event will be for all those...

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I wish more consumers would read these stories: Oh, the Pressure; Power Washers Can Do Deep Damage By: Matthew Robb The Washington Post June 17, 2006 Five months after carpenters screwed down the last board on my oak and mahogany deck, I rented an industrial pressure washer, cranked it wide...

Interesting information to pass along. In 2005 Souther Pine production totalled 19 billion board feet. This was the highest volume on record. Treated Southern Pine also recorded healthy gains at 7.02 billion board feet. Think the housing and deck industries are doing okay? __________________

Announcement: Use of PWNA Logo This to announce that in order for anyone to use the PWNA logo, for any reason, they must be a member in good standing. If you are not a member using the logo for marketing in any way you must cease and desist from this action when your membership is deactivated...

Wood Boot Camp in Shamong, NJ NOV. 5th&6th This is an opportunity to attend the Wood(only) Boot Camp in NJ. There is still time left to register and attend. Demos are added at this location. The address is 152 Indian Mills Rd. Shamong , NJ 08088. If there are any others interested or have...

New "Clean Across America" Logo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We Have A New CLEAN ACROSS AMERICA logo! As momentum grows on our national community-assistance event, Clean Across America, we have a new identity to rally around. Keith Bruce...

To All, It is very difficult to find a place to start in describing my view if this years convention in Columbus, Ohio so I'll try to work in time sequence. As an Executive Board we were supposed to come in and attend our scheduled meeting on Tuesday March 15th at 3pm. We all spoke and arrived...

This might hit close to home for a few who like happy hour. How far can you get before falling? http://www.wagenschenke.ch

Each Tuesday, every week, starting 12/7/04 Everett Abrams will be hosting a Chat from 8:00pm until at least 9:00 pm EST. No topic will be discounted, you can come ask questions about business, marketing, wood, fleets, the PWNA, chemicals etc. We can discuss any environmental issues or current...