Vinyl Siding with Oxidation - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

David Harrington · Freshmen Member

Vinyl Siding with Oxidation

John Aloisio · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Some of that looks like oxidation and also looks like stud striping, from the interior framing. Most likely due to improper or no tyvek house wrap.

David Harrington · Freshmen Member

Bummer, is there anything we can do about the stud striping?

Jeffrey Kirby · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

John Aloisio wrote:
Some of that looks like oxidation and also looks like stud striping, from the interior framing. Most likely due to improper or no tyvek house wrap.

I agree. that's a structural problem more than oxidation.

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

You have more heat transferring through the studs than the insulated wall cavity. I think that is why it is lighter over the studs. You are fine structurally. I don't try to clean oxidized siding. We just use very weak mix to remove any dirt. The oxidation will return. The only real fix is to paint.

David Harrington · Freshmen Member

Thanks for the help on this one guys! I will talk to the customer and let him know.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Thanks for jumping in while I was unavailable gentilmen!

AC