Black Spots On My Vinyl Siding

After trying many techniques here is what worked best for me.

Black spots on my vinyl siding.

It goes all the way up to my second story windows and is even under my soffit and on my gutters. Shotgun fungus can shoot black spots on your house here s how to avoid the mess. Dirt from rain splash up algae lichens mold moss or even smoke or chemical stains have different causes and different preventative measures. The black tar like spots that are all over your vinyl siding are more than likely a fungus called sphaerobolus stellatus better known as artillery or shotgun fungus although it s most often found on the east coast it can grow anywhere and especially thrives in areas that have cool damp springs or rainy fall weather conditions.

Artillery fungus scientific name. Because this organic material sticks to house siding and windows we. The vinyl siding institute yes there really is such an organization offers some helpful and specific tips for dealing with stubborn moldy spots on your siding. Dirt and insect secretion stains however can adhere to vinyl siding attracting molds mildews and algae.

If you have new vinyl siding that s still shiny and you know that the spores haven t been stuck on for more than a few days you might be able to power wash them off. Incidentally i have been able to remove the periodiles from my siding using either simple green or an antiseptic mouthwash followed by some hard rubbing with extra strength mr. I had thousands of black spots on my james hardee siding and anderson windows. We have thousands of tiny black spots pin head size all over the siding of our house.

Some tell us it s from spiders. What are these black specks on my house siding and windows. Distinguishing the type of stain found on siding is useful in deciding on the cause and thus the cure or prevention of staining. Species of sphaerobolus a pro services inc has competed with artillery fungus for several years.

It s on the porch my windows but it is worse on the siding. John shows you images o. We have these small black spots that look like specks of tar all over our white vinyl siding of our house. This article discusses common causes of stains or discoloration found on vinyl building siding.

Vinyl siding is very popular due to its durability and simple maintenance. Artillery fungus common name. Don t be tempted to sand or use harsh cleaner because these will likely damage your siding. Others have said it s a fungus from mulch.

It seems to be an epidemic in some communities.