Cedar Siding
Mold Removal
It is a common problem that mold
grows in exterior cedar siding. It needs to be first killed with two
sprayings [with drying in between] of EPA-registered fungicide which is
manufacturer-rated to kill mold on both porous and nonporous surfaces. Then
the mold growth needs to be physically-removed by power planer, power
grinder with wire brush attachment, and power sander. Then the cleaned
surface needs to be sprayed at least once or twice more with EPA-registered
fungicide, and then the
fungicidal coating. Then the cedar siding should be
re-stained and then sealed with a plastic coating paint to seal the wood
from moisture penetration [e.g., from rain and high humidity]. Besides
improving the looks of a home or building, the mold removal will keep the
mold from growing inward into the home walls and also prevent [by getting
rid of the mold] airborne mold spores from the exterior mold from traveling
indoors in air currents through open windows and doors, and the fresh air
intake of the heating/cooling system. |
