Tips we have found useful when jobs have various sized windows.
Also labeling cut up squeegee for the jobs they fit for efficiency in selecting the correct size for repeat jobs.
Simple things to think about to assist in working smarter to achieve efficiency.
Good tip Jeff.
It always helps with efficiency when you now exactly what size channel is needed for the job at hand.
no labeling required …jkjk
I used to label channels with a permanent marker with the address of the home
Just carry one channel 3" and you’ll be able to squeegee 99% of the windows you come across.
The you don’t have to waste money on a Sharpie!
Since I’ve downsized to a solo op, I’ve got tons of squeegees I can cut to fit. Good tip bro🖒
if you’re a one man show you could do all the cut ups left to right and then the big panes right to left
BURN!!! I was thinking, oh that is Luke’s post! , I just use my eyes and math skills and instantly see what squeegee to use.
o snap i didnt know you had a channel …do use wfp?
Are you talking to OP or?
jhans
I have a channel just because it was only way I could attach a video here. I use waterfed poles 3 or more days a week when water is available onsite.
We find more and more buildings that have no exterior water source for connection. These are large buildings and I’m surprised.
I have noticed this a lot more lately on (new) business complexes also.
I have a selection of brass channels from 5.5” to 9.5” cut every half inch. Nine channels in all. The size is ingraved on the channel not the customer’s name because the sizes needed for each job are in my customer notes. I also have a 12” squeegee. I fan everything bigger than 9.5”. That’s it on most residential jobs. TEN CHANNELS
They keep the channels in one of those filling totes and they are stored in manilla folders labeled and filed alphabetically.
The following part where the user will know the best way to clean the different sized windows and cleaning the squeegees through can’t load xpcom get the overall part nicely that has the best one.
