Green stains on north side of home

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Originally Posted By: fmagdefrau
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One of my clients was selling her home after she bought her new one. The people she is selling the home to brought in there home inspector. One the north side of the home there is green mildew stains on the vinyl siding. Its on allot of home in my area (South). He put in his report that this is a danger and mold could be present in the home because of these stains. I think the guy is a fruit cake but what are you guys thoughts ? I would have just recommend washing the siding with a pressure washer and called it a day.


Frank Magdefrau
DeSoto Home Inspection Services

#2

Originally Posted By: jsmith10
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Hi Frank,


In my experience, if the siding is properly installed there should be no worries of growth from the outside.


I like you would suggest cleaning and treating it.


Did you take a picture of it? It would help in a post if you could attach/display it so that we can see the actual situation.



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#3

Originally Posted By: fmagdefrau
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Joe,


No I did not take a picture. Its just green mildew on the north side of most properties. I have seen this my whole life.

Frank

#4

Originally Posted By: fmagdefrau
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It’s to my knowledge that mold grows in wet damp conditions. Is this correct or can mold grow in high dry areas as well, like on the north side of a home up where it is dry ?


Frank

#5

Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Frank,


When I see green moss/algae in locations throughout the exterior of a house, I advise my clients that this reaction is caused from being in a shady area that gets no direct sun. Usually trees hovering over the house blocking sunlight or like you stated...North side.

I always recommend cleaning with a long handled scrub brush using water mixed with a bleach solution. Then rinse with a hose.

There are no dangers with mold growing in the house![](upload://7GBzTMRZc7nmxEH37MrCJS8m63s.gif)
That inspector needs a little edumacation on Algae growth.

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#6

Originally Posted By: jpope
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Moss grows on the North side of trees (so say Lewis and Clark). It’s nature man. . . icon_cool.gif

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#7

Originally Posted By: Brian A. Goodman
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David’s right, it purely a shade thing. The north side of anything never gets much (if any) direct sunlight here. If he’s saying this a big deal in MS, he’s a fruitcake.

#8

Originally Posted By: Henry’s Housework
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I would not recommend having someone clean their siding with a mop using a bleach and water mixture.


Before you all think I'm crazy, let me explain.

On regular vinyl siding this is perfectly fine. However, on aluminum siding you should never use any type of abrasive. It will cause the sidings oxidized paint powder to come off and the siding will look streaked or uneven in color. For aluminum siding, you can use a pump up sprayer and a garden hose. Or tell them to hire a professional power washing contractor. Just don't touch it with anything.

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#9

Originally Posted By: psmothers
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I cleaned my vinyl siding last year. I had some bad algae growth on one side that was under some trees. I sprayed on a mixture of bleach and water, hit the bad spots with a scrub brush, and then finished off with a power washer. It was quick and simple. I think I spend more time doing my sidewalks, driveway, and stairs then I did on the actual house.

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#10

Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Hey Henry,



What brings you here to![](upload://6WHGzyczwCP1NFUn1DGaoIwYdC5.gif)

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#11

Originally Posted By: Henry’s Housework
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Hi Dvalley,


I actually came here looking for some information for a client. She had her home inspected and had asked me to fix some of the problems the inspector found. Honestly, after looking at the roof I thought some of the hits on the inspection were completly wrong. It was obvious that the guy had never even been on the roof.
Now, I'm just here to learn about some of the things you all do to try to help out in some areas.

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#12

Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Tell us more about the inspection in question.


Also, Don't be afraid to start a new topic and ask questions. We're here to learn from each other.

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#13

Originally Posted By: jremas
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Henry, it will also help if you could post pictures of the problem areas that the inspector wrote up and are in question.

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#14

Originally Posted By: Don
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are we inspecting houses or looking at paint? Dudes this is BS, I want to get into some rock hard house inspecting.


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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Quote:
Dudes this is BS, I want to get into some rock hard house inspecting.



Do what you gotta do! There are plenty of houses out there for all of us.

As for me, I inspect houses daily but BS periodically. Is there an issue?

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