View Full Version : Preventing mold or mildew after powerwashing?
noonan01
Oct 9, 2007, 01:47 PM
What can I do to prevent a brick patio from getting
Mold or mildew again
After powerwashing the patio.
ballengerb1
Oct 9, 2007, 01:53 PM
I am assuming you are talking about house siding, right? If not, please write back. If you used a mildewcide it should kill not just clean most of the mildew. A periodic spray of a 1:3 solution of bleach/mildewcide and water will prevent regrowth. If it is on a roof you can install a copper or zinc strip at the peak. The rain reacts with the metal and prevents mold and mildew.
tickle
Oct 9, 2007, 01:57 PM
Prevent mold and mildew on what kind of surface, after powerwashing ? It makes a difference to know; it could be a porous surface which would have to be treated differently then non porous.
caibuadday
Oct 9, 2007, 08:11 PM
I am assuming you are talking about house siding, right? If not, please write back. If you used a mildewcide it should kill not just clean most of the mildew. A periodic spray of a 1:3 solution of bleach/mildewcide and water will prevent regrowth. If it is on a roof you can install a copper or zinc strip at the peak. The rain reacts with the metal and prevents mold and mildew.
What is the min. width of the copper strip for it to work, thanks
ballengerb1
Oct 10, 2007, 07:45 AM
The copper is slid under the cap row of shingles and then leaves a reveal of about 4 inches. I do not honestly know if there is an actual standard. Maybe a roofer could help us out more.