Comments on: Mold Growing On North Facing Deck

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:02:00 +0000

@ Jerry – Well with the rain we’ve had this summer I’ve yet to try the “One Time Challenge”. I’m waiting for things to dry up here. I think the problem is Penofin and I’m hoping that a different sealer will cure this. Be sure to sign up for my RSS feed so you’ll know when I finally seal it.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:35:28 +0000

Todd, what a fantastic result! I too have a Cambara wood deck that I installed myself last year. I’m sharing this because after just 1 year there are patchy areas of mold (black fungi) appearing and it bugs me. Not just because of all the effort installing and treating (with Penofin I might add), but because of all the great pictures and promise of what a Cambara wood deck looks like and I’m not able to achieve that. Our conditions are a rooftop deck in Boston therefore 24x7x365 exposure to the elements and of course all 4 seasons. I chose Cambara for the look, ease of maintenance, and ability to exist in damp conditions. Using Penofin Finish for Hardwood {which they claim is used for all fine hardwoods such as IPE), I treated each board on 3 sides (+ ends) prior to installation and once installed, applied to the topside 1 initial coat and a 2nd coat ~3 months later. Last year the deck looked great. This year the color of the deck has darkened considerably and there are black mold patches everywhere. Wondering your thoughts and conditions and also how did the ‘One Time Challenge’ turn out?

By: Baba

Baba — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:01:15 +0000

I am sure it will be wonderful when you are all done. It looks like a great space to enjoy your summer.

By: Why S?`

Why S?` — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:50:04 +0000

1,500 sq ft! Wow, that is a lot of wood to maintain. That’s bigger than our house. But it is a lovely wood, though.