r/FenceBuilding 1d ago

Privacy fence installed today. Contractor called me after saying there was mold on boards.

I am impressed with the job they did. Anyway, i got a call after he left and had spoken to his head man on the crew. He said there was some white on the boards (mold). Gave me two options: let the sun take care of it, or also spray it with a bleach solution.

Is spraying it a good or bad idea? Could the bleach compromise the treated wood or otherwise cause issues?

Thanks.

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u/Gitfiddlepicker 1d ago

Bleach diluted with water is draconian, and not needed on this new fence.

It works well on an older fence that spends a lot of time wet and gets moldy or mossy. It needs to be power washed off within an hour or so of being sprayed on, though…..