I have followed the recommendations from the timbertech literature and the customer service representative. It really bugs me that they repeat over and over that pollen and environmental stuff is a breeding ground for mildew. My pressure treated lumber small decks that have stain have no problem with mildew, only the big Timbertech deck. These decks are in the same environment, except my wood decks are in full shade. Jomax mixed with bleach has been great for painted rails and other surfaces, but it was the least effective on timbertech mildew. I have also used the Timbertech cleaning product mixed with bleach, and it was more effective, but not as effective as PSC cleaner mixed with bleach. It is really obvious to us, our contractor, and other people who have cleaned our deck that the mildew is much deeper than surface, and seems to eminate from within the material and rises to the top. If it was surface mildew, it would be coming off without having to clean and soak it repeatedly. The mildew also does not scrape off. It is deeper.
The sealing after cleaning with PSC seems to be working, although it has only been one month and we are hoping it stays mildew free. But that brings me back to the original complaint. After spending all this money on Timbertech, why must I still clean and seal more than I do on my pressure treated lumber? |
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