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Mildew on T1-11 siding

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RegoR

11-21-2007 07:05:13

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The earlier post on moisture and stucco got me to thinking that I should try asking about my moisture problem.

I have new (4 yrs) T1-11 fir siding on my fiberglass-insulated, wood-framed house and ONE south-facing bedroom wall has serious black mildew all over it except for a lesser amount directly over the studs. Outside, I can plainly see all the wall framing. It was double coated with Cabot oil stain to which I added a packet of mildewcide even though the stain can listed that in its formulation.

The house is in No. Cal in a somewhat high humidity area and is built on concrete stem walls resulting in a crawl space (no cellar) and has sufficient under floor and attic ventilation.

The mildew started only a year or so after the siding was installed and has continued to get worse. What was applied as redwood colored stain is now approaching ebony. That's a bit exaggerated, but you get the idea.

Any thoughts? And why only the one wall?

Thanks all.

Roger*

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TyTX

11-22-2007 07:39:14

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Re: Mildew on T1-11 siding in reply to RegoR, 11-21-2007 07:05:13

If it's the north wall you are in plenty of company. If not, look into what's causing it.

The EPA flexed it's muscles and outlawed zinc oxide from paint. That was the best mildew inhibitor ever made and there was no good reason to ban it other that lobbying from paint manufacturers who could sell a lot more paint without it.

For a long time you could buy zinc oxide at the paint store and mix it in yourself but I'm sure that's been stopped by now. You should still be able to get it if you shop around. Powdered zinc oxide is a white powder and adding it back to the paint will knock the mildew.

Think about it... zinc oxide is still in sun block, diaper rash ointment, cosmetics and is what washes down your roof from the flashing (hence the clean patches under the vent pipes) but it's "environmentally detrimental" in paint? Never was and never will be. There wasn't any credible backing or independent research supporting removal of zinc from paint.

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dr. sportster

11-21-2007 13:38:55

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Re: Mildew on T1-11 siding in reply to RegoR, 11-21-2007 07:05:13

There are test kits in Home Depot.[ten bucks and send out to lab for forty bucks]There are many types and lots of web info.See the EPA site for most good honest info.Most sites try to scare you,HOWEVER,you must gid rid of it because it send out spores and spreads.I had a problem and used Outdoor Cloxox.Improper use of the bleach can also render the home uninhabitable so read up.It causes everything bad for your health,mold not bleach.Keep leaves away from beds around house its another source.I had three types.Moisture source must be removed also or it comes right back.Paint overs grow right through.Midew is mold.Try the oudoor clorox as directed on your siding with a brush but it will stain clothing and might take two scrubbings on siding such as yours .Good luck Tried to give you info but google it .It can kill you.

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Stan in Oly, WA

11-21-2007 08:19:03

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Re: Mildew on T1-11 siding in reply to RegoR, 11-21-2007 07:05:13

Hi Rego,

If the same T1-11 was installed the same way to the whole house, and the same paint was applied the same way everywhere, then there's something unique about the conditions of that bedroom wall. Bedrooms are a high water vapor area because the moisture generated by respiration (2/3 qt. per adult per 24 hrs if my memory serves) is usually not dealt with as it is in kitchens and bathrooms. If the moisture that is responsible for the mildew is originating in the bedroom, you might have a problem that is affecting the framing and insulation, too. Some investigation into the status of those elements would be prudent, followed by some attention to the moisture-proofness of the interior walls.

Good luck, Stan

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