Brown Stain On Vinyl Siding

Georgia pacific vision pro vinyl siding panel 8 in x 150 in.

Brown stain on vinyl siding.

If you notice lots of tiny black or dark brown spots developing on your siding above a landscaped area of your yard as seen below it is most likely artillery otherwise known as shotgun fungus. Stains on the water line stains at the water line can develop over time on a vinyl pool. Georgia pacific vision pro vinyl siding panel x 144 in. Brown vinyl siding panels.

Remove tough stains clean tough stains off with a nonabrasive cleaner or a homemade vinyl siding cleaner of soap and water that won t damage the surface of the vinyl. For pricing and availability. These stains are primarily caused by mold and mildew. Scrub the area with a scrub brush and the solution.

Algae may also look black or brown as may some molds. I thought it was bird droppings at first so i power washed it off. Once the general cleaning is completed you are ready to tackle the stain. For tough spots like paint drips tar and pencil and pen marks use a nonabrasive bathtub cleaner or nylon scrub pad.

Since then there haven t been any issues with the siding however a week ago i noticed a bunch of brown streaks stains on the east side of the house. Fast forward a week later and the stains have reappeared in the same spot. Artillery fungus is a wood dwelling fungus commonly found in mulch. Stain free mentioned above or stain free extra strength can also work miracles with vinyl pool steps that have gradually or suddenly changed their colors often turning a dirty brown grey or orange color.

Compare 1 more. The photo at above left shows green algae on vinyl siding. Mix a strong solution of siding cleaner or other strong detergent and hot water. Click to enlarge any image small gray or darker round spots on siding that are about 1 16 in individual diameter particularly if the spots are slightly raised may be artillery fungus a mold spore.

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