Ivy On Aluminum Siding

Using boston ivy on siding has several drawbacks.

Ivy on aluminum siding. Ivy suckers are tough and anchor themselves even deeper into wood siding which is naturally more porous than vinyl or aluminum siding. With much pain effort and determination the ivy is gone. Climbing vines are more likely to cause issues on wood siding and in damp climates. Spray a small area of the surface with the bleach water and dish detergent solution.

Take a small scrub brush and remove any left over bits and pieces from the siding. First i wet it with a sponge using a warm water and dish soap solution. Plants like boston ivy suction onto surfaces with adhesive pads allowing them to go up and under the wood. Hope this helps someone.

Removing the suckers is painstaking and often frustrating work but it is possible with the right techniques. Scrub vigorously with a hard bristled scrub brush to remove the ivy residue. If you have ivy growing around your home it s essential to periodically check that it has not begun to invade the side of your home which can permanently damage your siding. Then i scraped it off with a plastic putty knife until there was very little material left.

Ivy behind the cedar shingle siding ivy into basement ivy between window casing etc. You can t even tell i had ivy on it. As the vigorous ivy clings and climbs it creeps underneath siding and seeks out cracks. Colorview makes selecting and coordinating siding roofing and trim easier and more fun.

Ivy and walls seem to go hand in hand in landscape design but it takes a good bit of maintenance to keep it pruned and tidy. Finally i used a magic eraser to remove the stains from the siding. Colorcoach a virtual swatch book colorcoach is a simple tool designed to give you more confidence in your color choices. Gently remove the suckers from the siding with your hands.

Put work gloves on. I just removed ivy from painted aluminum siding. This can cause siding to break loose. Step 1 cut the main stems at the base of the root.