I got my Rain Flow salesman’s display sample from WCR today. I’m sold. I’m adding Rain Flow installation on as part of my services.
I’m also adding gutter cleaning, and gutter whitening.
I’ve never done any of this, not even for myself. I’ve already got ladders and poles.
So, here’s a list of things I believe I need. Gutter gurus, if you see something else I need, please tell me.
Gutter cleaning equipment: gutter spoon, sweeper nozzle for hose.
Rain Flow installation: Rain Flow (duh), scissors
Gutter whitening: Gutter Zap (may also try the F-13 I’ve been told about), car wash brush that attaches to a pole, spray bottle to spray Zap directly onto the brush.
Also, being 100% new to all 3 services, any procedural advice you have would be appreciated.
Take a garden hose and stick it down the gutter while running and that should break up just about any clog.
Oh and for your equipment make sure you have a few 5 gallon buckets. At least one for mixing up your Gutter Zap solution (it must be diluted) and a couple more for holding debris you remove from the gutters.
No need for a 5 gallon bucket for gutter whitening if he’s going to use the spray bottle (on a belt) to spray his Gutter Zap or F-15 directly onto the brush attached to his pole.
Some of us prefer this method as opposed to mixing gutter cleaning chem in a 5 gallon bucket. Your solution gets dirty and weaker as you keep dipping the dirty brush into the bucket. Also you get more drip when dipping your brush into the solution in a bucket so you may be wasting chemical.
But then again each of these methods is simply a personal preference. I’ve tried both methods and find that the spray bottle (on a belt) method of spraying chemical directly onto the truck brush is the most efficient method for me.
If you use the spray bottle method just be sure to flush out the spray pump mechanism on the spray bottle after each gig.
If you have some extra change laying around get a gutter vacuum. I personally do not have one but it is one my list. I did see one in use and I was :eek:. They’re pricey tho. about $4K but definately saves alot of time and aggravation.
Great Idea, I’d love to try that one. I’m always looking for something thats
bendable yet stiff enough to get the crap out of the elbows in the downspouts.
We currently used these plastic pipes we got from the hardware store if flushing the downspouts don’t work.
Another trick to getting very clogged downspouts is to take a hose with a twist sprayer(the smaller the better), have it opened, push ith to the spot where it is clogged, and turn on the water full blast. Once a tennis ball came out!
Just curious if you’ll charge a lesser rate because you’ve already cleaned the gutters?
I’ve read on here that one should charge by the linear foot, and that your stated price should include cleaning out the gutter.
That reminds me of another question…how does one measure linear feet on gutters? The only way I can imagine it being done is to walk along the ground with a tape measure, measuring underneath the gutters at ground level.
Prolly not. The installation probably won’t be until next service – Fall.
I have yet to sell a Rain Flow installation, but it would include a cleaning.
I walk it and multiply [paces times three feet.] To me, it doesn’t require perfection for cleaning measurement purposes. I have a Rolatape Measure Master, but rarely use it anymore.
Home Depot sells 'em, as well as most hardware stores (I purchase mine at Sears.com) Just look by the measuring tapes and levels. BTW, the larger the wheel, the easier to travel over uneven terrain.
