Mold removal requires a more methodical approach when it grows on unfinished wood. “Mold grows roots called hyphae, which can penetrate the surface,” Rubino explains.

Q: How can I kill mold in a house that has wood slats on the walls and is 100 years old? Why does the mold come back after I have applied a bleach solution? A: “Killing” mold is a never-ending ...

Mold can grow on almost any surface: paper, plastic, or even glass. However, since unfinished wood is porous, mold that grows on this kind of surface is often more challenging to deal with ...

I’m having a new room addition built. While inspecting the framing lumber, I noticed black mildew and mold on different pieces of wood. One joist is totally black with it. Is the structural ...

If the mold hasn’t penetrated the wood deeply, this may be enough to get rid of it. Otherwise, move on. Spray with vinegar. Rinse out your spray bottle (or get a new one), fill it with equal ...

Wood, Mold, and Japanese Architecture “Cool Traditions” Stay in Tune with Modern Life. Wood, ... and when exposed to the air they are subject to rapid oxidation in Japan’s humid climate.

The reader’s wooden deck is molding not because it was constructed from ‘bad wood,’ but because it was coated in paint instead of a stain finish. Skip to main content. Sections.