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Composite Door Discolouration

Composite door discolouration - mould, algae, salt or UV. Diagnose first, then clean.

Written by Cornwall Composite DoorsReviewed by Cornwall Composite Doors installersLast updated July 20262 minute read

Overview

Discolouration comes in green (algae), black (mould), white (salt) or dull (UV). Each has a different treatment.

Symptoms

  • Green stains - north-facing damp.
  • Black spots - mould.
  • White haze - salt.
  • Overall dulling - UV.

Common causes

  • Coastal exposure.
  • North-facing damp.
  • UV.

When to call a professional

  • Any suspected coating failure.

Prevention

  • Wash every 3 months.
  • Annual wax.

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