Bellefonte, AR · Boone County

Mold Inspection Bellefonte, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Bellefonte homes

Water nearby: A productive freshwater spring on the land Simms bought, with a man-made lake built near it in 1929.

Arkansas summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Little Rock 50.4 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Bellefonte

Housing: The Bellefonte railroad depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992; An 1882 fire destroyed fourteen buildings.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

White mold growth on wooden floor joists (close-up)

White mold growth on wooden floor joists (wider view)

Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (close-up)

Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (wider view)

Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (close-up)

Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (wider view)

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Questions

Common questions.

How did Bellefonte get its name?

Residents reportedly named the settlement for its spring; The Encyclopedia of Arkansas notes the French 'belle fontaine' comes closest to the supposed Latin name. The post office was called Hussaw until 1852 and Mount Pleasant until 1871.

Why is mold such a concern in Arkansas homes?

Arkansas has hot, humid summers. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put Little Rock's average yearly precipitation at about 50 inches and its July average temperature at about 81 F. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Warm, damp air is why moisture problems show up in Arkansas attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil, and that soil moisture raises the humidity in the air above it. Arkansas summers are humid, so crawlspace moisture is a common thing buyers ask about. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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