Generally water leaks and poor ventilation leading to condensation are the main roof defects which give rise to a variety of fungi moulds and insect attacks.
Fungus on roof timbers.
Re roofing with lining lining papers sarking roofing felt can cause severe mold growth and rot due to reduced ventilation.
In the outdoor white mold is a common name of sclerotinia sclerotiorum a type of parasitic fungi that attack plants.
The fungus which thrives in moist unventilated conditions will penetrate brickwork to get to more timber and can cause widespread destruction of structural timbers skirting boards and door frames and wood flooring.
Asphalt roof shingle defects.
Bleach kills fungus on contact.
You can do this easily with a 1 1 ratio of bleach and water.
Dry rot fungus is often thought of as a building cancer rampaging through buildings and rapidly destroying any timber in its path.
If the roof fungi haven t damaged the structural integrity of the roof you should be able to clean it yourself.
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White fuzzy mold on plants.
To clean mold off a roof start by putting on rubber gloves a breathing mask and goggles to protect yourself from the harsh cleaning chemicals.
Identifying removing preventing algae fungus lichens moss on roof shingles.
This mold has been known to attack more than 360 species of plants including vegetables and garden flowers.
How do you treat roof fungus.
Next mix 1 quart of bleach 1 gallon of water and cup of trisodium.
Simply mix the bleach and water spread the mix over your roof with a mop and hose the roof off.
How to treat roof timber mould.