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Timberframe Porch Mildew
IAs a new member of Timber Home Nation I''m not sure where to post a problem I am facing so I have this on my blog page and now here.
The Problem.
We have a one-year old timberframe house in middle Maine. The porch timbers (white oak) have quite a bit of mildew. It was a long winter with a lot of snow and then a rainy spring. The wind blows from the west and north so that the front porch faces east and thus, the airflow is minimal. The timbers have only the original coat of oil. My builder has offered to sand the timbers but is not sure whether to use a bleach and in what proportions. Also, what would be the best suggestion for an oil sealer? I noted in another blog the recommendation to use a marine grade sealer.
The Problem.
We have a one-year old timberframe house in middle Maine. The porch timbers (white oak) have quite a bit of mildew. It was a long winter with a lot of snow and then a rainy spring. The wind blows from the west and north so that the front porch faces east and thus, the airflow is minimal. The timbers have only the original coat of oil. My builder has offered to sand the timbers but is not sure whether to use a bleach and in what proportions. Also, what would be the best suggestion for an oil sealer? I noted in another blog the recommendation to use a marine grade sealer.
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Permalink Reply by Ford Hall Heirloom TimberFraming on -
Bruce, I would suggest sanding the mildew with a 120 grit orbital. Afterward, sweep clean and apply Land Ark's Exterior Finish, reapply as necessary. Finally, sit back and enjoy worry free.
Ford Hall
Heirloom Timber Framing
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Permalink Reply by Bruce Harris on -
Ford: Thanks. Over three feet of snow on the roof and it will be awhile before we can attack the problem. Thanks for the tip on Land Ark's Exterior Finish.
Bruce
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Permalink Reply by Ford Hall Heirloom TimberFraming on
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Bruce- Hope there is a bonfire keeping you warm. I noticed some nights were reaching 1 degree for you! Take care.
Ford Hall
Heirloom Timber Framing
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