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Something that stops algae growth on fences?

Sazz101Sazz101 Posts: 248
in Problem solving
Hello. We have black painted fences which go green every winter and require repainting in spring. Can anyone recommend a product which stops algae growth on fences? 

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Wet & Forget or Patio Magic should do it and should keep it clean for most of the season.

    Billericay - Essex

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    My fences are black, and get that every year, but I don't mind it - the plants cover most of it, and I quite enjoy a bit of re painting in spring/summer   ;)

    Haven't heard of that first product though @Pete.8. Might look into it. I didn't realise the other one would work with timber either. I've never used any of these things though  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Fairygirl said:
    My fences are black, and get that every year, but I don't mind it - the plants cover most of it, and I quite enjoy a bit of re painting in spring/summer   ;)

    Haven't heard of that first product though @Pete.8. Might look into it. I didn't realise the other one would work with timber either. I've never used any of these things though  :)
    I've used both on my drive and other areas - I buy whichever is cheapest at the time.
    I didn't realise they would treat wood, but seems like they do.
    Certainly works well on the drive and other paving.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Sazz101Sazz101 Posts: 248
    Thanks both. Will give Wet and Forget a go.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Had a look @Pete.8 - and it does say suitable for fences and decking. 
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    Hope it works for you @Sazz101  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    I use one called Algon. Use it on my fences and plastic shed. 
  • Sazz101Sazz101 Posts: 248
    Thanks @TheGreenMan. How long did it work for? Was hoping for something that lasted for years. 
  • TheGreenManTheGreenMan Posts: 1,957
    Oh definitely not years. A good four/five months. 

    It’s just nature telling us who’s boss. 


  • Sazz101Sazz101 Posts: 248
     :D 
  • bédébédé Posts: 3,095
    It used to be creosote.  Now any creosote substitute.  I use it annually, but might last longer.
     location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand.
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