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Mold that you find on pressure treated wood is not an indication of a fungal attack. Mold can grow on the surface of many products including wood (treated and untreated) due to exposure to moisture. To remove mold from your treated deck, use mild soap and water solution and a stiff brush.

Mold Growth

Mold and mildew are present everywhere in our environment, both indoors and outdoors. Mold and mildew need four things to thrive: air, water, temperatures between 32 and 120°F, and a food source, conditions that are common wherever humans live, work, and play. The best way to minimize mold and mildew growth is to control water and food sources. When it comes to mold or mildew on wood decking, water and organic matter are the primary conditions that enable mold and mildew colonies to thrive. To minimize these conditions, make sure water has the ability to flow away from the deck surface and areas surrounding the deck to lessen the absorption of water. Ensure there is adequate ventilation between deck boards and underneath the deck surface, so water can rapidly evaporate. And since both mold and mildew feed on dead or decaying organic matter, so it is important to keep your deck clean of leaves and debris.

Cleaning Your Deck

To minimize mold on your decking, clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year. Climate conditions vary in different regions of the country and may necessitate more periodic cleaning. Remove leaves, debris, and other organic materials that provide a food source for mold. If mold is present, there are many commercial products available for cleaning mold. We recommend commercial cleaners containing oxalic acid. For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use cleaners within their stated shelf life. Do not mix recommended cleaning products together as harmful chemical reactions could occur. We do not recommend household chloride bleaches or foaming cleaners as they can strip the preservatives and damage the wood fibers leaving an unnatural whitewashed appearance. To maximize application coverage, remove excessive organic growth or clumps prior to applying the cleaner.

Coatings for High Mold-Prone Environments

For environments prone to high mold growth, there are commercially available coatings and finishes that seal the wood surface when applied and they should be maintained per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Coatings should be applied within one week of cleaning for best results.

Prior to coating, properly clean the decking, rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry completely.

Sweep off any pollen and debris.

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What is Dragon plywood?

Cabinet ready and structural panels sourced from the highest quality manufacturers in China, Dragon Ply™ features thick face and back veneers, machine dried, calibrated cores in multiple core options including poplar veneer core, MDF cross-banded veneer core, 100% birch, combination core, lightweight lumber, MDF and ...

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Hardwoods Specialty Products introduces Dragon Ply™. Cabinet ready and structural panels sourced from the highest quality manufacturers in China, Dragon Ply™ features thick face and back veneers, machine dried, calibrated cores in multiple core options including poplar veneer core, MDF cross-banded veneer core, 100% birch, combination core, lightweight lumber, MDF and particleboard. Dragon Ply™ is available with both type 2 and type1 glue lines and formaldehyde emissions of E-2, E-1 and even E-0. These products are also available laid up with vertical grade high-pressure laminates. Dragon Ply's properties are the result of extensive on site inspections and an unrelenting attention to quality.