Sidings is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. Vinyl siding are durable, resilient and versatile building materials. But there is a downside to this material, stains tend to grow and are very common to see in your sidings specially without routine maintenance.
Here are the causes of stains you see on your siding
- Molds and Mildew
Mold looks fuzzy or slimy and has many colors, from dark green to bright red to black. Molds also are a threat to health issues such as allergic reactions and respiratory issues. These are formed due to moisture and little to no sunlight, whether or not your siding has been sealed or is resistant to water, moisture still remains a culprit for the exterior. The most suborn mold should be cleaned with a stronger cleaning solution by a pressure washer professional.
- Algae and Fungi
The presence of unsightly green, brown and black stains on your siding are conducive to algae and fungi, however their presence can also hint at a more serious problem. Insects and rot also favors dark and damp sports. A pressure washer professional should also check the underneath of your sidings to see if there’s and insect infestation or rot there.
- Oil or Grease
Visitors, family and even you can get oils from your skin onto siding, which can make it appear dirty. If you grill a good deal or from your automobiles, oils and grease can splatter onto your sidings.
- Smoke or Dirt
Smoke and dirt can build up on parts of your exterior that causes brown and black stains to your sidings. It causes dull aesthetic appeal to your home. Dirt is the most basic stain you will see on your home. Dirt may attach itself to your siding, some of which are caused by other elements such as rain, wind, loose dirt and mud can be blown through the air and ends up to your home sidings. You can also cause dirt to end up on your sidings while gardening or something similar around your home.
- Water Leaks
Water leaking from the roofing system usually contains chemicals and tannins from wood sheathings that give it a rusty red or bark-brown color. After it drips down the siding, the water usually leaves behind red and brown streaks. Red streaks on vinyl siding are most likely caused by water runoff from behind your siding. These red streaks are often common after winter: as the frost behind your siding thaws, water colored red by chemical from your siding’s finish drips down. If your siding experiences these red streaks frequently, you need to contact professionals.
- Pollen and Other Particles
Organic particles, such as dirt or sugars from trees and plants, pollen from flowers or green could be collected on your siding, water causes mold and mildew to grow. Rain, humidity and other forms of moisture inevitably cause your exterior siding to come in contact with water that causes stains and mildew to grow
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