Mildew Proof Vinyl Sidiing

[Megolfish]

Does anyone know of a brand of vinyl siding that is mildew proof? My house has a real mildew problem. A previous owner replaced a single pc. of siding on a wall that gets covered in mildew every couple of months. The replaced piece of siding does not mildew????

[HayZee518]

mold - mildew

The term mildew is often used generically to refer to mold growth, usually with a flat growth habit. Molds can thrive on many organic materials, including clothing, leather, paper, and the ceilings, walls and floors of homes or offices with poor moisture control. There are many species of mold. The black mold which grows in attics, on window sills, and other places where moisture levels are moderate often is Cladosporium. Color alone is not always a reliable indicator of the species of mold. Proper identification should be done by a microbiologist. Mold growth found on cellulose-based substrates or materials where moisture levels are high (90 percent or greater) is often Stachybotrys chartarum and is linked with sick building syndrome.[2] “Black Mold,” also known as “Toxic Black Mold,” properly refers to S. chartarum. This species commonly is found indoors on wet materials containing cellulose, such as wallboard (drywall), jute, wicker, straw baskets, and other paper materials. S. chartarum does NOT grow on plastic, vinyl, concrete, glass, ceramic tile, or metals. A variety of other mold species, such as Penicillium or Aspergillus, do. In places with stagnant air, such as basements, molds can produce a strong musty odor.

[pushkins]

There is no "mildew proof" vinyl siding available, don't let anyone sell you one that they claim is. Mildew will grow on glass in the right conditions.