Water Stains On Attic Decking

Attics can suffer two types of leaks.

Water stains on attic decking. All deck stains both water based and oil based offer a measure of water protection they repel water and keep rain from saturating the wood which can lead to swelling warping and rot. To remove tannin stains from debris such as leaves apply a commercial deck brightener once the trex decking is dry. The mold itself may have a cottony texture but can also be velvety leathery or. This will result in a splotchy surface rather than an even tone.

Combine a 1 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water in a plastic bucket to make a homemade deck cleaning solution. If your stain has been drying for close to 48 hours this may not happen. If it rains within 48 hours after you apply the stain the water will soak into the wood pores and try to displace the stain. Clean the deck with a soft bristle brush and warm soapy water.

Unless a problem arises like a wet spot suddenly appearing on a living room ceiling attics are pretty much ignored. Wear rubber gloves while applying cleaning solution and brushing it off with a stiff brush. Out of sight out of mind. Mold usually causes a musty odor and may cause staining that may be black brown gray white yellow or green.

Trex doesn t specify a brand of soap so a dish soap such as dawn is a good choice the brush will ensure you ll get any dirt in the embossed pattern. If it rains right after you apply the stain the stain will peel and flake off. Stubborn water stains need to be treated with household cleaner and water mixture.