mbrockman5 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hello all. This is my first post on this forum, and I could use some advice. A brief(ish) backstory....I purchased a 198" X 17" X 4" Redwood Live Edge Slab about a month ago that I'm using for my mantel. When I got it, the weather had been Clear/Sunny so I left it outside on 1 foot long 4x4 blocks, in my driveway for more room to work on it. After no rain for about 20+ days(Northern CA), I thought it would be fine. When it did start raining, i covered it with a tarp (which that idea failed) for about a week expecting to move it into my garage the following weekend, which turned into another week after my daughter broker her leg. That brings us to present day.... My wife and I finally moved it into the garage a few days ago, just as a long 2 week rain storm hit. Once we had it inside, I noticed mildew had formed on the white Sapwood which I immediately sprayed with Bleach Water. My question is.... Will I still be able to use this slab or is it ruined? And is there anything I can do to save it from further damage? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk A side note.... The smaller piece on the right is the cutoff from the sawmill I'm using for another project.... Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 When you say working on it, what do you have left to do with the slab? I would be very surprised if the mildew/mold goes into the wood. I'd guess a sanding would remove the surface mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 it looks like you got the mildew off so I would day no, it is not ruined. Once you sand and top coat it you should not get any new mildew, especially if you are going to use inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrockman5 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 "All" I have left to do is: -Cut it down to 15 1/2 feet. -Finish removing the bark. -Sand and Finish. I'm not going to sand it 100% smooth, that way it had some of the rustic characteristics Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Shellac it before or as your finish. Mold does grow in but alcohol carried shellac was our mitigation when I was doing that as my day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you'renot going to be removing that layer I'm not sure how else to remove what is already there. Wire brush maybe. The absence of moisture should stop new growth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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