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Posted by Toller on May 21, 2006, 4:40 pm
> The logic here according to "m Ransley" contends to be - " All houses that
> face NE have paint eating mold. I disagree and it doesn't matter who said
> what, I suggest that a house facing NE has nothing to do with promoting a
> healthy culture of mold and has all to do with the construction of the
> deck, proper staining and ventilation. Any deck built close to the ground
> that has wet soggy earth under it, that is out of the sun and never dries
> out, "Will" cause this problem. The deck acts lick a wick and sucks up all
> the moisture and dampness. The mold problem is originating "UNDER" the
> deck and the fact that the deck is facing NE, doesn't have anything to do
> with that. Under the deck must be cured first to rid the problem of mold.
> The construction needs to be altered slightly so the deck can breathe
> easier.
> Your home and his are two different homes. The logic that you apply to his
> house, does not apply to yours- there are two many factors against this
> logic to make it an even comparison. Common sense should prevail here to
> look for and to fix the actual causes of any problem and not look for
> temporary bandaid solutions with bleach.
Actually, the deck is about 8' off the ground; it is off the first floor
above a walk out basement. It is reasonably humid though, as it backs up to
a woods with a creek.
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