Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.
Yellow mold on wood siding.
There are a number of ways mold spores along with moisture can seep under your siding.
Each type is susceptible to mold and mildew but not all siding is created the same and it s important to keep the materials in mind when removing mold or mildew.
No matter the species you don t want these molds feeding on the wood of your house.
Household mold typically grows in damp areas of the home such as bathrooms and basements.
Yellow mold on wood.
For example cracks or tears in the butt joints are the perfect entryway for all types of fungi along with critters looking for a warm place to stay.
Houses today use different siding materials including vinyl wood aluminum brick and stucco.
Yellow mold can have negative effects on air quality and can do structural damage to wood.
Types of mold that are yellow.
Wood is another common source of nutrients for some types of yellow mold from the aptly named and disgusting dog s vomit slime mold to the home eating yellow mold that causes dry rot.
Window headers are another area where water and mold spores can enter your siding.
Persistently wet conditions high moisture and dark and damp areas can quickly lead to yellow mold buildup.
To avoid these problems identify a yellow mold infestation quickly and clean it up immediately.
Mold can be found in many colors including black white brown green and yellow.
Staining the restored cedar siding.
Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.
In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time.