{"id":12652,"date":"2022-08-10T13:17:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T17:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/?post_type=community&#038;p=12652"},"modified":"2022-08-10T13:20:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T17:20:24","slug":"getting-rid-of-siding-mildew-what-you-can-do-and-what-can-help","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/community\/getting-rid-of-siding-mildew-what-you-can-do-and-what-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Rid of Siding Mildew: What you can do and what can help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>At CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Indianapolis, we know your siding is your home\u2019s defense against external elements<\/strong>, like weather, and recognize the importance of getting rid of siding mildew.<\/p>\n<p>Our team would like to share where this comes from, <strong>what you can do to prevent this from occurring on your siding<\/strong>, and what can help if it does.<\/p>\n<h2>Where does siding mildew come from?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Siding mildew can often come from increased moisture and lack of sunlight on your home\u2019s siding.<\/strong> 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\u2019s siding that hasn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12653 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1.png\" alt=\"mold and mildew forming on siding\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-960x504.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-720x378.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-480x252.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-360x189.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1-240x126.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What you can do to prevent siding mildew from occurring<\/h2>\n<p><strong>While you can\u2019t change the amount of moisture or sunlight different areas of your home\u2019s siding receive<\/strong>, 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\u2019t plants too close to your home, your gutters aren\u2019t leaking, and your sprinkler system isn\u2019t getting your siding too wet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The second way you can prevent mildew from growing on your home\u2019s siding is by staying on top of your home\u2019s exterior maintenance.<\/strong> Specifically, making sure your siding is <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/residential-painting\/services\/siding-painting-services\/\">clean and repainting or resealing your siding<\/a> periodically to help prevent damages. You can always work with a trusted industry professional to ensure your siding is well maintained.<\/p>\n<h2>What can help if there is siding mildew on your home<\/h2>\n<p>If there is already mildew on your home\u2019s siding, you most likely need to have the siding on the <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/indianapolis\/residential-painting\/services\/power-washing-services\/\">exterior of your home professionally cleaned<\/a>. By doing this, they\u2019ll be able to use special power washing techniques and cleaning solutions to remove the mildew fungi from your home\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12654 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3.png\" alt=\"washing mildew off of siding with pressure washing equipment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-960x504.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-720x378.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-480x252.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-360x189.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3-240x126.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1280\/2022\/08\/3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Need a painting and repair partner for your Indianapolis home?<\/h2>\n<p>If you need a painting and repair partner for your home, who can help you with siding mildew concerns, our team at CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Indianapolis is always here to help!<\/p>\n<p>Connect with our team today at \u200b\u200b<a href=\"mailto:Certa_Indianapolis@certapro.com\">Certa_Indianapolis@certapro.com<\/a> or call us at <a href=\"tel:(317) 252 - 0334\">(317) 252 &#8211; 0334<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Indianapolis, we know your siding is your home\u2019s defense against external elements, like weather, and recognize the importance of getting rid of siding mildew. 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