PROBLEMS WITH WALL SURFACES - VINES
Whistler
Real Estate Co Ltd, #137- 4370 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
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Several types of vines and ivys grow on buildings. Some do more damage than others. All tend to hold moisture against walls and trim. All provide pest entry opportunities. Many people are prepared to live with these disadvantages to enjoy the cosmetic effect.
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Better On Masonry
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Masonry walls are more tolerant of vines than is wood siding. Vines should be kept away from all wood trim, including doors, windows, soffits, fascia and gutters. Vines should be kept off aluminum siding.
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Implications
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Implications may include insect and pest entry and moisture deterioration to the wall, because of slow drying. In severe cases, depending on the type of vines, root systems or attachment nodes can damage siding or enter the building, often through trim areas, providing a direct path for water into the building. Some vines can even damage masonry.
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Strategy
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Evidence of moisture damage to the building skin or mechanical damage caused by the vines themselves are a problem. However, it may be difficult to remove all traces of the vines, especially from rough textured stone, brick or stucco.
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This entry was posted on August 29th, 2006
| Posted in Manage Your Home