Getting Rid of Siding Mildew: What you can do and what can help

At CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis, we know your siding is your home’s defense against external elements, like weather, and recognize the importance of getting rid of siding mildew.

Our team would like to share where this comes from, what you can do to prevent this from occurring on your siding, and what can help if it does.

Where does siding mildew come from?

Siding mildew can often come from increased moisture and lack of sunlight on your home’s siding. These conditions are the perfect combination for mildew to grow. Although, you may be more aware of mildew being an issue in indoor spaces, like basements, the exterior of your home is also susceptible. This may be due to moisture from continuous rainy conditions, moisture from humid air, and lack of direct sunlight. For example, if moisture is sitting on your home’s siding that hasn’t been cleaned in a while (there is dirt or debris on the surface), the fungi spores that make mildew will have an optimal opportunity to grow.

What you can do to prevent siding mildew from occurring

While you can’t change the amount of moisture or sunlight different areas of your home’s siding receive, there are things you can do to prevent mildew from occurring. The first is taking the time to remove sources of moisture that you can control. For example, this might mean making sure there aren’t plants too close to your home, your gutters aren’t leaking, and your sprinkler system isn’t getting your siding too wet.

The second way you can prevent mildew from growing on your home’s siding is by staying on top of your home’s exterior maintenance. Specifically, making sure your siding is clean and repainting or resealing your siding periodically to help prevent damages. You can always work with a trusted industry professional to ensure your siding is well maintained.

What can help if there is siding mildew on your home

If there is already mildew on your home’s siding, you most likely need to have the siding on the exterior of your home professionally cleaned. By doing this, they’ll be able to use special power washing techniques and cleaning solutions to remove the mildew fungi from your home’s siding properly. You can always consult with a trusted painting and repair professional to help you find the best cleaning and removal solution for your home.

Need a painting and repair partner for your Indianapolis home?

If you need a painting and repair partner for your home, who can help you with siding mildew concerns, our team at CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis is always here to help!

Connect with our team today at ​​[email protected] or call us at (317) 252 – 0334.