Posted by Dominique on May 08, 19102 at 17:35:04:
In Reply to: Re: Composite decking and mold posted by Bob on September 03, 19101 at 15:38:59:
: : Chris:
: : I've seen this fact on competitors products. E-wood (engineered wood) offers "mold resistance". I assume that a good pressure washing once a year or just a spray bottle with bleach could easily resolve this issue on non-Ewood decks. I have an easterly exposed side of the house that gets little sun with a large deck that rots away every 5 years. I'm considering E-wood/Trex/etc myself but the cost is quite prohibitive. Time to pour a concrete patio and spend the other budget on a good shop out back.
: : -Jon
: : : I am thinking about using trek or fibercon decking instead of traditional decking material. Someone told me that the new type of decking has problems with mold growth which could lead to heath problems.
: : : Is this true?????
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: Hi. I have a two year old trex deck and it has held up well, but about 10 months ago it developed a mold problem. I have had it washed per trex instructions with sodium hypochlorite twice in the last 8 months. The last time was within the last two months and after a recent 4 days of rains the deck looks like shit---totally covered with mold--and this deck faces South with lots of hot sun. I'll give it a few days of good sunlight, then I think Trex needs to help us out. Anyone familiar with any mold claims against Trex?
I have a porch with FiberCon, but I cannot find anyone local that carries the product and I need one more piece. Does anyone know if any national company carries this product. Lowes used to, but stopped. I have not had any problems so far with mold. It is on the east-side of my house. It has been there about 8 months.
Domq