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Black Mold on Logs
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Just finished chemical stripping my logs and many are covered in black mold. You can't see it when the logs are dry, but when they are wet, they are a mess! I have dealt with this since we built the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by CharisB Jun 29, 2012.
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CharisB replied to Denise Turner's discussion Black Mold on Logs"That actually looks like a combination of tannin staining & mold to me. The dark bluish-brownish areas that go with the grain could be tannins. Those don't affect the structure of the wood but don't make for a pretty look,…"
Denise Turner replied to Denise Turner's discussion Black Mold on Logs"I know this is not a very good pic, but hopefully you will be able to see the mold I'm dealing with on my logs. Does anyone know if washing it with some kind of solution, then sanding and then washing it again will get rid of this stuff? @…"
"If you did a chemical strip, and you are mentioning fuzzies, you apperently already did a lot of very high pressure washings, so your pecking order is probably correct. The fuzzies are a negative side affect from too high pressure, but can be…"
CharisB replied to Denise Turner's discussion Black Mold on Logs"Denise -
Sorry you're so frustrated. I can imagine you're over having to clean and stain so often.
Can you post some pictures? Those would be helpful.
Your plan above sounds OK, although I would switch 2 & 3. Washing with some kind of…"
Denise Turner posted a discussionBlack Mold on Logs
Just finished chemical stripping my logs and many are covered in black mold. You can't see it when the logs are dry, but when they are wet, they are a mess! I have dealt with this since we built the house in 2000. This is the second time I have totally stripped down to bare wood and would really like to get this mold problem under control because I DO NOT INTEND ON EVER DOING THIS AGAIN!!!! Vinyl siding or stone is looking pretty good right now! My plans were to: 1. strip, 2. sand the fuzzies,…See More
Denise Turner left a comment for Terry Tadysak"Terry could you please send me a copy of your "how to sheet my email address is dft57@att.net"
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