mold on vinyl siding?
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abitawm asked:
I am noticing dark specs on my vinyl siding. There are very many small specs(circular) close together. They are dark in color but very light in pigment if that make since. You can’t see them unless you get close to the siding. I pulled some of the siding back and there is nothing on the interior. It is all on the exterior. I have been looking online for pictures of mold but everthing I see online is very dark comparted to what I see on mine. It looked like it was just dirty to start with but now I can tell it is not just dirt. Does this look like mold? or something else?
Actualy, now that you say that it is only on one side of the house
We also had record amounts of rain this summer in San Antonio
Donald
I am noticing dark specs on my vinyl siding. There are very many small specs(circular) close together. They are dark in color but very light in pigment if that make since. You can’t see them unless you get close to the siding. I pulled some of the siding back and there is nothing on the interior. It is all on the exterior. I have been looking online for pictures of mold but everthing I see online is very dark comparted to what I see on mine. It looked like it was just dirty to start with but now I can tell it is not just dirt. Does this look like mold? or something else?
Actualy, now that you say that it is only on one side of the house
We also had record amounts of rain this summer in San Antonio
Donald
September 12th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
It could be mold if it is on a side of the house that does not get full sun all day. You can clean it with siding cleaner that has a mildew deterant. Best to use a pressure washer for quick results.
September 13th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Yes it is mold. Use chlorine bleach mixed with water to remove it.
September 14th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Probably mildew……..use a solution of bleach and water to clean it.
September 15th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
I didn’t think mold could grow on vinyl siding. But if you wash with a bleach solution and it disappears, then it’s mold.
September 18th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Living in a humid climate - my place gets some light mold on one side of the vynal siding. A freinds’ suggestion of using ‘Krud Kutter’ and a scrub brush, rinsing with water- cleaned all of it from the vynal easily - also worked great on cleaning the front porch off.
September 22nd, 2007 at 1:19 am
Might check a marine supply or camper RV store for mildew removers & retardants & see if they are safe for vinyl.
Pretty sure the siding cleaners as mentioned do not contain strong bleaches which can cause it to go brittle.
Had a boat & have vinyl siding that gets a little mossy in places & use a siding cleaner & power washer.
No kidding, it could also be spider poop In which case a good washing will do.
Best regards