Algae on render

Question

Is algae growing on render a problem? Can it damage the render? And if I wash it off, how do I stop it coming back?

Russell · Answer

Alge or lichen normaly grows in damp or north facing walls .wear gloves  and a maskand scrub the area with bleach  leave fore a day or 2  and reapete if badd .thouraly wash and scub with cold water . This method can be used on mould as well

Adron · Answer

Wash of with a power wash and seal with a render sealer or if painted a good masonry paint

Steven · Answer

Algae can be a problem over time it could end up cracking the render, I would personally get a rubbing iron and brush it off with that.

Will · Answer

I would wash off as much as possible with a jetwash and scrub thoroughly. There is sealer for render you can acquire afterwards to help protect render.

Mike · Answer

This is a sign of damp ingress into the render often caused by green trees near to the house

Alan · Answer

By applying a K render cleaning solution to the surface you can return your render to its former condition. A K rend algae clean solution should be applied under low pressure. For low level areas this can be carried out yourself, although it is always best to use an experienced professiona

Phil · Answer

It’s is not a good sign as algae needs a lot of water ie damp conditions to grow so chance’s are the area is getting exceeds water from some we’re Ie badly fitting down pipe bad drain guttering so addressing the damp and water issue should stop the growth

Matthew · Answer

You can wash algae off render with a light jet wash then you can get a product called ProtxSeal Water Sealer which helps prevent algae growth

Eugene · Answer

Oh  yes algae can destroy the beauty of your property and cause dampness.

Lori · Answer

If its a dry finish it will always come, k rends the worse for it. Bleach is good to kill it. External board insolation is better, its a plastic finish, easy maintenance

Algae on render

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