[David Grimes]

The dark side comment leads me to believe that some think there is only one way... their way. All black and white, no gray. Let me say that there are almost always more than one way to skin a cat. Agree with that? Also more than one roof cleaning formulation that gives excellent results. Also different architectural variation that requires different methods than what works for the majority on this board. Also different and varied equipment needs to accomplish one's particular missions.

I truly enjoy reading what works for others and especially enjoy the trips into absurdity that are found by reading the Florida infighting, the debates over which pump, which wand, who invented what, the best hose diameter to use, the pH detour, what soap, what mix is best, which company is coming back and kicking who's ass, etc.

If I compare what I knew before I found this forum and what I know now, I can honestly say that for MY education the forum has been more of an amusing distraction than a solid and consistent source of information.

My company builds houses, remodels, operates a brick and mortar store, and we clean roofs. We can and do almost everything. Of all the processes we attempt to master, roof cleaning is by far the simplest process (well maybe insulation is easier). To give the impression that it is more than what it is just adds to the absurdity. To offer "training" and "certification" given the babble that the whole of the community can't even agree on (not to say they should) is pompous as hell.

Put another way: If roof cleaning was included in the 2006 International Buiding Code, the entire procedure would be lucky to fill up two pages of verbage at a 6th grade level. I don't see any text book in existence on roof cleaning. No "Roof Cleaning for Dummies" is out there. Hell, write one and see 1) How little it is even with before and after pictures ad nauseum and 2) how many copies you can sell (or even give away).

Business is good. We like the roof cleaning portion of our diverse business model. But lets not make it more than it is (or can be).