Mildew and mildew control for wood surfaces

Steve Bussjaeger; George Daisey; R. Simmons; Saul Spindel; Sam Williams

doi:10.1007/bf02697901

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Mildew and mildew control for wood surfaces

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Authors:

Steve Bussjaeger, George Daisey, R. Simmons, Saul Spindel, Sam Williams

Year:

1999

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02697901

Source:

Journal of coatings technology. Vol. 71, no. 890 (Mar. 1999).:p. 67-69.

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Abstract

Mildew growth is an ongoing problem. Fungal spores land on surface and, under the environmental conditions, grow. Ideal conditions are warm, moist climates, oxygen, and a substrate that serves as a nutrient source for mildew. Mildew growth on finishes cause discoloration and premature failure of the finish. Prevention of mildew can be done by pretreating the wood with a preservative that contains a mildewcide. Removal of mildew is achieved by using appropriate cleaning solutions. Finishes that contain synthetic mildewcides, with or without zinc oxide, help the finish resist mildew growth.

Keywords

Wood destroying fungi, Moulds, Mildews, Fungus control, Surfaces, Adverse effects, Wood properties

Citation

Bussjaeger, Steve.; Daisey, George.; Simmons, R.; Spindel, Saul.; Williams, Sam. 1999. Mildew and mildew control for wood surfaces. Journal of coatings technology. Vol. 71, no. 890 (Mar. 1999).:p. 67-69.