This fungus is particularly damaging to the roof itself when not taken care of as soon as it s noticed.
White fungus on roof timbers.
Efflorescence occurs when water moves through a masonry structure bringing unbounded salts to the surface.
There are four common types of roof fungus that cause the most problems whether it be damage to your home or your health.
The first one we will talk about is algae.
The appearance of white mold on wood can reduce the aesthetic and spread health risk.
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White mold growth provides an additional challenge because it is often confused with efflorescence a crystalline growth structure found on concrete and masonry surfaces.
Attics contain plenty of food sources for mold including wood and insulation.
Ventilation in the roof space was also increased by removing excess insulation from the eves.
If you wish to prevent reoccurrence of fungus think zinc.
White mold will look white cottony flakey and stringy and grows on organic materials.
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Wood is one of white mold s favorite habitats just like its outdoor counterpart.
Zinc strips left have been used for many years as an algae preventative.
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The final part of increasing ventilation is vital otherwise the loft space will remain an ideal breeding ground for a more sinister outbreak dry rot.
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In the outdoor white mold is a common name of sclerotinia sclerotiorum a type of parasitic fungi that attack plants.
Typical roof mould damp cold timber condensation mold growth.
Mould white blue or black spots on timber lining felt masonry.
Algae will devour your shingles and is also attracted to moisture.
When the water evaporates a white fluffy structure is left behind.
Indicates condensation increase ventilation add soffit or ridge vents apply mould cleaner treat with boracol 10rh.
White fuzzy mold on plants.
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If you notice something that looks like efflorescence examine it closely and remember the tips we gave you on distinguishing between white mold and efflorescence.
When it rains a slight amount of zinc dissolves from the strips and coats the roof inhibiting algae and fungus growth.
Treating the timbers with a fungicidal wash protected the timbers from any future mould growth.
