Black Spots On White Siding

Mildew or even worse mold may be the culprit.

Black spots on white siding.

Aluminum doesn t rust however it can take on a slightly dull and white appearance. This will prevent water from seeping behind the siding and causing damage to the wood sheathing behind it. Artillery fungus is a wood dwelling fungus commonly found in mulch. Whether it s lighter white or tan or darker black spots you should take immediate action to clean these damaging fungi from your home.

If you notice lots of tiny black or dark brown spots developing on your siding above a landscaped area of your yard as seen below it is most likely artillery otherwise known as shotgun fungus. The first thing that you will need to do is take a look at the problem you are suffering from. Aluminum oxidation is a major problem but there are different degrees of oxidation that can need different treatments. These spots are often caused by spiders especially true when you re near water.

Bet your boat will have spots too if you have one. Use these simple landscaping tips to prevent this from happening. Shotgun fungus can shoot black spots on your house here s how to avoid the mess if you re seeing dark specks on your siding the culprit could be hiding in your mulch. And of course the black spots show up better on white surfaces so they are noticed more easily.

Although it s most often found on the east coast it can grow anywhere and especially thrives in areas that have cool damp springs or rainy fall weather conditions. John shows you images o. In nature the artillery fungus shoots its spores towards sunlight. Removing spots from vinyl siding.

The black tar like spots that are all over your vinyl siding are more than likely a fungus called sphaerobolus stellatus better known as artillery or shotgun fungus. Are those spots alive. Rinse the siding with a garden hose equipped with a nozzle. Mold and mildew can stain your siding cause wood to rot and impact allergies or make occupants sick.