That will probably seal them in. It may solve your problem, but will give a pebbly appearance to your paint job. Each repainting will seal in the artillery fungus even more. There are no fungicides legally registered (by EPA) against the artillery fungus. Bleach, if it worked, would be very temporary, as it leaches out with each rain. We tested 14 different fungicides in the laboratory, but have to take the experiment to the field.

No! Vinyl siding is virtually maintenance free. The most you ever have to do is give your home a wash down with soap and water once or twice a year.

Most people refer to this siding as fake wood or composite wood. The siding is man-made, utilizing various combinations of wood chips and glue, manufactured to resemble real wood. Some wood chips are large while some are very fine grained, overlaid with very thin laminate to give a "real wood" look on the surface. These products come in lap and panel siding. Lap siding runs horizontally, and each board laps over the other. Panel siding is a 4x8 or 4x9 sheet of paneling.

The available historical evidence shows that Eichler used stains, not paint, on his homes, inside and out. One can speculate that, at least for the vertical-grooved siding, stains were employed so that the grooves stayed crisp and clean (the edges weren't softened by the paint), and some of the grain of the wood showed through (redwood siding was used throughout the 1950s). It is also possible that Eichler used stains because labor and materials costs were lower than for paint.

Sure. Vinyl siding is extremely versatile and can be used with just about any exterior building material?brick, cinder block, even natural logs and field stones. If you have special installation concerns?such as running vinyl siding along a natural stone chimney, for example?talk to your contractor. He's probably handled a similar installation in the past. If he hasn't, he always can get detailed installation instructions from an Alside technical specialist. a homeowner, that's important.

UV GUARD? Mortar Match is the best choice for a non-structural finish over new or existing mortar joints. It is an excellent restoration/repair product for previously applied mortar. Its elasticity is ideal for sealing over cracked and deteriorated mortar joints, eliminating air and water infiltration. Generally yes. Our caulk colors are intended to blend with our stain colors.

Yes, however if parts of your wood siding are badly warped or rotted, those sections should be cut out and replaced first. If the entire wood siding is defective, it should be replaced.

If you paint over wallcovering, the seams may show, the paint may cause the wallcovering to blister, the paint warranty may be voided, and future removal will be much more difficult.

Several factors contribute to the failure of composite wood siding: the performace of the product itself, the quality of its installation, and/or the design of the sturcture. Composite siding does not handle water very well. Water droplets collect on the bottom edge of the siding after a rain shower or morning dew. The wood fibers expand and contract causing the boards to crack, buckle, peel and delaminate. As the paint cracks it allows more moisture and damage to occur.

This must be determined by you and your contractor. A thorough visual inspection should be made of the old siding to make sure it is not deteriorating and is solid enough to hold nails.

No. Our siding is virtually maintenance free. The most you ever have to do is give your home a washing with soap and water once or twice a year. We offer the widest variety of trim pieces in the industry. Everything from function utility trims to substantial wide trims resembling dimensional lumber, fluted cornerposts and decorative crown molding for window headers.

Note: Boards close to the ground and boards installed on chimneys are the first to become damaged. Look there first.

A spore is a reproductive mechanism, that is adapted for dispersion and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions. The spore can develop into a new organism by dividing by mitosis without fusing with another cell. The term may also refer to the resting stage in the life cycle of some bacteria, more commonly referred to as the endospore. Fungi that produce spores are known as sporogenous, and those that do not are asporogenous.

Yes. We can repair wood and cement siding, as well as stucco. Any damaged wood on windows, trim, and deck work can also be replaced. We have highly skilled carpenters on every crew to address these repairs as they come up.

Although we use the best products possible for our siding, the life of your new siding depends greatly on the paint job it gets. You must use a good quality primer/sealer and a high quality top coat that is compatible with the primer to get the best results. Make sure the edges are primed/sealed BEFORE installation. Once your siding is installed it is impossible to seal the edges properly. The prime coat is the most important coat. Oil/alkyd primers are recommended; latex primers also work well.

Yes. All surfaces must be clean and free of debris prior to painting. Repainting aluminum siding can make it appear new and can be done for approximately 1/4 to 1/3 the cost of having new siding installed.

Yes, as long as the surfaces are clean. Run your hand over the vinyl siding, on the sunny (usually south) side of the house. If there is white chalky residue, the house must be scrubbed or powerwashed, or else the paint will not adhere well. You can also paint factory-painted gutters, downspouts and doors. If the surface is very glossy, either use a bonding primer, or sand the surface to ensure good adhesion.

We do not recommend that. It may void your warranty from the manufacturer. If you cannot afford new siding in a different color, you might consider getting new trim (soffit,facia,window wraps) in a different color. You could also consider some other additions, like shutters, to change the look of your home.

Many homeowners feel that they have thrown their money away when their wooden garage doors rot or break-up because of moisture problems. Amarr guarantees its wood doors for one year, but a properly maintained wood door should provide a "reasonable" length of service to the homeowner. The following information on proper painting of wood doors comes from the American Hardboard Association.

You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellant ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years.

It's more economical! Prefinishing can cost as little as half of the price of a painting contractor painting on site. Your siding arrives at the jobsite protected from the elements. A recent U.S. Forest Products Laboratory study shows that as little as two weeks exposure to weather and sunlight will negatively affect wood siding's ability to hold a finish. Finishing in a controlled factory setting ensures the greatest penetration and uniformity possible with no brush laps or skips.

Clear wood finishes generally have a limited life and they need to be reapplied frequently. Discoloration of the wood will be slowed, but will still take place. Repeated application may produce a waxy film which could repel a pigmented stain later if a color change is desired. Starting with a semi-transparent stain in the same tones as the original wood may be a better way to assure color retension and successful future reapplicaton results.

In lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, the manufacturer and seller?s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of WEATHER-BOS™ as is proven to be defective. Seller or manufacturer shall not be liable for loss or damage connected with the use and/or handling of this product. User should determine suitability of this product for the intended use before applying it. User assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith.

This question is subject to a great deal of misunderstanding and misinformation. Example: What do the dead bugs and pollution on your cars windshield have to do with the strength, durability or life of the glass. Absolutely nothing! These conditions simply effect the looks or appearance of the glass. Much the same condition exists with your siding after using The Boss™.

Redwood and Red Cedar both are excellent choices for siding and deck lumber. Redwood is characterized by its red color and long, slender and tight cellular structure. It has good dimensional stability, cuts easily and has natural resistance to weathering which makes it excellent for both siding and decks. Red Cedar, although not as dimensionally stable as redwood, is also a good choice. In addition, it makes an excellent roofing material when cut in shakes or shingles.