Staining the restored cedar siding.
Yellow mold on wood siding.
Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.
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.
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.
Household mold typically grows in damp areas of the home such as bathrooms and basements.
Types of mold that are yellow.
Yellow mold on wood.
How mold gets under siding.
To avoid these problems identify a yellow mold infestation quickly and clean it up immediately.
Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.
Persistently wet conditions high moisture and dark and damp areas can quickly lead to yellow mold buildup.
Window headers are another area where water and mold spores can enter your siding.
Mold can be found in many colors including black white brown green and yellow.
There are a number of ways mold spores along with moisture can seep under your siding.
Houses today use different siding materials including vinyl wood aluminum brick and stucco.
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.
No matter the species you don t want these molds feeding on the wood of your house.