How To Remove Tar From Aluminum Siding

So test it first on a small area before you go crazy.

How to remove tar from aluminum siding.

Wxtv heads to the boston area to see how aluminum siding is removed and replaced without damage. The only way to remove tar from siding is by using a petroleum product. It s been there for years and i afraid to try to scrape or scrub it off for fear of damaging the siding. It s hard to see shotgun fungus itself because it s only 2 millimeters wide.

Clean the surface of the aluminum siding with a water sprayer. Begin by spraying the sealant with the tar remover following the manufacturer s guidelines. Scrub with siding brush. Removing tar from house siding always do a test spot.

Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step. If your not careful your cleaner could melt the siding or fade the colouring of it. Also known as artillery or cannonball fungus sphaerobolus it uses internal water pressure to forcefully fire its spores similar to seeds up to 20 feet away the fungus sets its sights on bright areas so that means it will aim for any pale surface that reflects light such as the siding on your house. Allow it to sit for several minutes to soak into the tar and loosen it from the surface.

Butter works for disolving tar as well. If they can t replace just a few pieces due to color change they may have to reside the whole side of your home so it looks the same. We ll catch up with victor brown and michael mcmahon to see. Mix 1 3 of a cup of laundry soap and 6 gallons of water.

Repeat as necessary until all of the sealant is removed. If i were you i would have the roofing company replace the siding on your house where the tar is. How to remove tar from siding without damaging the siding. If necessary allow the spray to set until the sealant begins to soften.

Next wipe the area with a soft cloth to remove the tar. Let the cleanser sit for a couple minutes before scrubbing. Use the sprayer wand to evenly disperse the tsp mixture all over that section of siding. I have a home that a previous owner used tar on the roof.

Moisten the sponge or cloth with a little bit of the remover and scrub the area to remove the sealant. Some of it dribbled down the side of the wall. After a test area has shown no adverse effects apply the chosen product or lubricant to the tar.