Cleaning away the age is the first step in caring for cedar shingles.
Cleaning cedar shake siding.
Cedar shingles can also grow moss and algae or develop iron staining which requires periodic cleaning.
How to pressure wash cedar shake siding.
Department of agriculture s forest services laboratory recommends cleaning cedar shingles with an oxidizing bleach as opposed to a household bleach to avoid damaging the wood while you can use household bleach to kill mold and algae it tends to make the cedar shingle s surface.
Mildew or what is called tannin.
Not pressure washing your cedar siding will lead to mold and mildew problems and can cause deterioration.
The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.
If your siding is plagued with mold or if.
Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time.
3 lbs will treat up to 3000 sq and make 12 gallons of solution.
How to clean cedar siding shakes shingles while removing stains from moss mildew algae and mold.
Pressure washing is a key factor in maintaining cedar siding for many years to come.
There are two primary reasons for cedar shake to become dull and old looking.
Whether they re on your roof or wall your shingles may develop mildew or algae and will most certainly weather to a silver grey appearance after years of exposure.
How to clean stained cedar siding.
6 lbs will treat up to 6000 sq ft and make 24 gallons of solution.
The cedar bureau recommends using a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water.
Step 1 clean shingles.
10 lbs will treat up to 10 000 sq ft and 40 gallons of solution.
Oil stains that are.