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What is the green stuff on my siding?
Yes, that's algae!
Algae can cause damage to surfaces if left untreated. Many types of siding are manufactured with grooves that emulate wood grain for esthetics. While this makes for a nicer design that plain smooth surfaces, it it a breading ground for airborne contaminants. Once algae starts to grow in these cracks and crevice's, it just spreads and spreads. This needs to be handled and in the correct manner. Many diy homeowners break out the hose with the powerhead and spray it off thinking they got it! Two weeks later, it's back...
Bottom line it must be handled in a manner that kills the root of the problem. It's doesn't mean it will not attach again in the future but it means, it has to start from scratch which takes much longer than a regrowth when just the surface of the stain is removed.
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Algae can cause damage to surfaces if left untreated. Many types of siding are manufactured with grooves that emulate wood grain for esthetics. While this makes for a nicer design that plain smooth surfaces, it it a breading ground for airborne contaminants. Once algae starts to grow in these cracks and crevice's, it just spreads and spreads. This needs to be handled and in the correct manner. Many diy homeowners break out the hose with the powerhead and spray it off thinking they got it! Two weeks later, it's back...
Bottom line it must be handled in a manner that kills the root of the problem. It's doesn't mean it will not attach again in the future but it means, it has to start from scratch which takes much longer than a regrowth when just the surface of the stain is removed.
We can help! Call us Today!