Re: Wood Trusses Left Outside

[Guest guest]

-i would cover them and try to keep them as dry as possible-- In

, " steph2920 " <steph2920@...> wrote:

>

> We're in the process of building a new house after being forced out of

> two earlier ones due to mold. Pretty much all construction material in

> the new house is made of metal or is mold resistant. However, we are

> using wood trusses for the roof and they were delivered about a month

> early. Now they're sitting outside, exposed to freezing temps at night

> and temps of about 50-60* during the day.

>

> I'm concerned that the trusses will develop mold before they're

> installed in the new house. Is there a need to worry since we're

> experiencing freezing night time temps? If so, would covering them

> with tarps prevent mold growth?

>

> Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

>

> S

>

[Guest guest]

-they also need to be up off the ground. maybe layed on top of

something to let air flow under them. it would be best if you could

store them in a dry area. even covered, they might soak up moisture

from the ground.-- In , " who "

<jeaninem660@...> wrote:

>

> -i would cover them and try to keep them as dry as possible-- In

> , " steph2920 " <steph2920@> wrote:

> >

> > We're in the process of building a new house after being forced

out of

> > two earlier ones due to mold. Pretty much all construction

material in

> > the new house is made of metal or is mold resistant. However, we

are

> > using wood trusses for the roof and they were delivered about a

month

> > early. Now they're sitting outside, exposed to freezing temps at

night

> > and temps of about 50-60* during the day.

> >

> > I'm concerned that the trusses will develop mold before they're

> > installed in the new house. Is there a need to worry since we're

> > experiencing freezing night time temps? If so, would covering them

> > with tarps prevent mold growth?

> >

> > Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

> >

> > S

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The only kinds of wood that don't grow mold (besides naturally mold

resistant woods like redwood and cedar) if they are wet are specially

treated, and since they are toxic, you would not want them in a house,

inside..

Keep them dry.. Sure, dew will form on anything outside, we're not talking

about that.. we mean keep them out of the rain.. and if it does rain, make

sure they dry off fast.. which means ventilation and sunshine..

[Guest guest]

Thanks Who and LiveSimply. One more question please. The white boards

already have discoloration in areas: lengths of black and grey wisps.

How do I know whether this is mold or simply discoloration that I

don't have to worry about? Somebody told me they float wood over the

ocean these days, which is why it's so hard to find straight wood

without warping. Are the boards already moldy?

Thanks again, S

[Guest guest]

You could take a piece of clean transparent scotch tape and do a tape lift,

then send it to a mold lab in a clean, new ziploc bag for them to identify..

They could analyze it for you for around $25.

Texas Tech's mold lab is at http://indoorairresearch.net .

Nobody 'floats wood over the ocean' - that sounds like a rumor...

Wood warps when it isn't dried long enough..

On 10/29/06, steph2920 <steph2920@...> wrote:

>

> Thanks Who and LiveSimply. One more question please. The white boards

> already have discoloration in areas: lengths of black and grey wisps.

> How do I know whether this is mold or simply discoloration that I

> don't have to worry about? Somebody told me they float wood over the

> ocean these days, which is why it's so hard to find straight wood

> without warping. Are the boards already moldy?

>

> Thanks again, S

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You can disregard dew because ...something needs

to stay wet or in humid conditions for over 48

hours for mold to form.

--- LiveSimply <quackadillian@...> wrote:

> Keep them dry.. Sure, dew will form on anything

> outside, we're not talking

> about that..

[Guest guest]

They float it over the oceans, like a barg pulls

the wood behind it or something?? No wonder

everything is so moldy. We don't even produce

our own wood now?

--- steph2920 <steph2920@...> wrote:

Somebody told me

> they float wood over the

> ocean these days, which is why it's so hard to

> find straight wood

> without warping. Are the boards already moldy?

>

> Thanks again, S

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

-if they float them in it would be the whole log with the bark still

on, than they would be cut at the mill. this shouldn't effect the

lumber but it no dought would pick up moldy dust from there and add

moisture and it will start growing. there no dought will be some wood

rot mold and it can get deep into the cracks. around here theres a

light alost floresant green old that grows on treated lumber if its

exposed to the weather very long. not sure if it hurts anything and

it can be powerwashed and dried. regardless, I would consider getting

new lumber for the house when you get ready for it and use this

lumber for a outside shed or something if you can afford too and if

it starts or is moldy. if it gets down into cracks of wood and your

home is pretty airtight, I don't know if I would trust useing it.--

In , LiveSimply <quackadillian@...>

wrote:

>

> You could take a piece of clean transparent scotch tape and do a

tape lift,

> then send it to a mold lab in a clean, new ziploc bag for them to

identify..

>

> They could analyze it for you for around $25.

>

> Texas Tech's mold lab is at http://indoorairresearch.net .

>

> Nobody 'floats wood over the ocean' - that sounds like a rumor...

>

> Wood warps when it isn't dried long enough..

>

> On 10/29/06, steph2920 <steph2920@...> wrote:

> >

> > Thanks Who and LiveSimply. One more question please. The white

boards

> > already have discoloration in areas: lengths of black and grey

wisps.

> > How do I know whether this is mold or simply discoloration that I

> > don't have to worry about? Somebody told me they float wood over

the

> > ocean these days, which is why it's so hard to find straight wood

> > without warping. Are the boards already moldy?

> >

> > Thanks again, S

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > FAIR USE NOTICE:

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

-They should absolutly be covered when it is raining or snowing-

consider a cleaning product before they are put up-or sprayed down

with a garden sprayer filled with strong salon grade peroxide and

quat amonia. Do not use any wood that showes any visible mold

growth. after that you can seal the wood with a mold proof paint or

hire professionals to spray " ageis " - great stuff that lasts the

life of the product

-- In , " steph2920 " <steph2920@...>

wrote:

>

> We're in the process of building a new house after being forced

out of

> two earlier ones due to mold. Pretty much all construction

material in

> the new house is made of metal or is mold resistant. However, we

are

> using wood trusses for the roof and they were delivered about a

month

> early. Now they're sitting outside, exposed to freezing temps at

night

> and temps of about 50-60* during the day.

>

> I'm concerned that the trusses will develop mold before they're

> installed in the new house. Is there a need to worry since we're

> experiencing freezing night time temps? If so, would covering them

> with tarps prevent mold growth?

>

> Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

>

> S

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks again for all the helpful answers. I found this quote on a

website describing Blue Stain. The picture looks like what I'm seeing

on the trusses. It is a fungus but the article says as long as the

wood stays dry, it's not a concern. I'm not sure I believe them,

particularly since we're already so sensitive to mold/fungus. Here's

the website, if anyone is interested. It also has info about

transportation of wood and proper storage.

http://www.woodinsite.com/newsletter/html/article-2002-08-30.html

[Guest guest]

Yes, do not believe what anyone says about mold on wood, especially

the contractor or lumber yard- scream and shout- refuse any lumber

that was stored outside-if you get a pallet of lumber that has mold

growing on the inside pieces- refuse the whole pallet-it will have

toxin on the ones not showing any growth-Contractors have to pay more

for dry wood- so they will try and scrimp and buy wet wood- good luck

>

> Thanks again for all the helpful answers. I found this quote on a

> website describing Blue Stain. The picture looks like what I'm seeing

> on the trusses. It is a fungus but the article says as long as the

> wood stays dry, it's not a concern. I'm not sure I believe them,

> particularly since we're already so sensitive to mold/fungus. Here's

> the website, if anyone is interested. It also has info about

> transportation of wood and proper storage.

> http://www.woodinsite.com/newsletter/html/article-2002-08-30.html

>