Orange Crystals On Wood In Attic

What causes orange mold.

Orange crystals on wood in attic.

Apply pressure and gently chip away at the sap until the crystals begin to pop off. There are on some but not all of the beams. Email save comment 5. We see more of this sap staining when the wood used for framing was not kiln dried before construction inspectapedia.

Just tree sap mostly from the heat in the attic. Sap in painted wood will cause staining but it is ok in the attic. It s sap crystals that have been extruded from the wood due to high attic temperatures. Does anyone know what these orange things are on the attic wooden beams.

We see more of this sap staining when the wood used for framing was not kiln dried before construction. I will try to post a photo of this for your review. As with all other types of mold orange mold grows wherever there is moisture heat and a food source however orange mold differs from other types because it is more likely to grow on wood than other organic materials. I hope this helps.

For hardened wood sap removal a sharp wood chisel is an ideal choice to scrape off the crystals. There is also another substance that this could be which is not mold it s sap crystals that have been extruded from the wood due to high attic temperatures. Orange things on attic wood.