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    Moulds and algae can grow on the surface of plywood sheets. Their growth is related to temperature, humidity, and the wood becoming wet. Moulds are black or green in color and do not penetrate the wood, while algae only grows where there is surface water. To eliminate mould and algae, allow the plywood to dry out fully which will remove the growth, though the wood may be discolored. For significant mould issues, specialist investigation may be needed to check for decay fungi. Common remedies include ensuring good drainage, ventilation and timely enclosure of the building.

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    Moulds and algae can grow on the surface of plywood sheets. Their growth is related to temperature, humidity, and the wood becoming wet. Moulds are black or green in color and do not penetrate the wood, while algae only grows where there is surface water. To eliminate mould and algae, allow the plywood to dry out fully which will remove the growth, though the wood may be discolored. For significant mould issues, specialist investigation may be needed to check for decay fungi. Common remedies include ensuring good drainage, ventilation and timely enclosure of the building.

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    Moulds and algae can grow on the surface of plywood sheets. Their growth is related to temperature, humidity, and the wood becoming wet. Moulds are black or green in color and do not penetrate the wood, while algae only grows where there is surface water. To eliminate mould and algae, allow the plywood to dry out fully which will remove the growth, though the wood may be discolored. For significant mould issues, specialist investigation may be needed to check for decay fungi. Common remedies include ensuring good drainage, ventilation and timely enclosure of the building.

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    TECHNICAL NOTE

    April 2020

    MOULDS ON PLYWOOD

    OCCURRENCE plywood flooring, close in and dry out will eliminate


    its presence although there will be discolouration.
    Moulds and algal growth occur on both treated and The flowering parts should be brushed off. Similarly
    untreated plywood. Their presence is related to dry out eliminates surface algae.
    temperature, humidity, wetting and the presence of
    atmospheric mould spores. ACTION

    The mould growth can be sooty black, unsightly, and Surface mould on treated plywood does not require
    spread rapidly in favourable circumstances, especially specific action by the builder. Cutting out of bottom
    warm humid weather. Moulds and algae are a surface plates at doors and windows early and provision for
    effect and do not penetrate the plywood structure. floors to drain in wet weather is strongly
    Decay fungi penetrate the wood and actively grow recommended as is early close in. Investigation may
    within the wood section. be required if building is interrupted and plywood is
    exposed for exceptional periods. Where concern is
    Moulds can be black or green in colour but algae are raised, specialist investigation for the presence of
    associated with surface water as compared to high significant decay fungi may be required. It is not
    moisture content timber. possible to generalise how long an exceptional
    period is, and local conditions would be important.
    Moulds occur on untreated plywood and on H3.1
    LOSP and H3.2 treated plywood. Plywood may REMEDIATION
    develop surface mould in packs if the plywood
    becomes damp and the conditions in the packet have Although moulds do not affect the performance of
    become ideal. If the spores are around, it may also the plywood, the application of proprietary products
    develop on plywood exposed to weather and in such as ‘30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner New
    suitable warm, humid conditions where plywood has Generation’ can restore the appearance of the
    become wet. product.

    TERMINATION Note: For further information regarding plywood


    exposed to weather, including face checking, please
    Below about 18% moisture content, mould refer to our Ecoply and Shadowclad literature available
    development will cease. In the case of mould on from ecoply.co.nz

    Information contained in this document is specific to the Carter Holt Harvey Plywood range of plywood
    products and cannot be used with any other plywood products no matter how similar they may appear.
    For further information contact customer services or visit www.ecoply.co.nz. 0800 326 759
    ECOPLY.V1.0420

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