Bradford, AR · White County

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Why moisture builds up in Bradford homes

Water nearby: The White River, which gave Bradford commercial river transport and, until the late 1960s, mussel harvesting.

Flood history: The White River flooded now and then until levees were built, and the Bradford Allen Station depot was built well away from threatening floodwaters.

Setting: Hills lie north and west of town, while rich White River bottomland lies to the east.

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.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, newer home

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, older home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, newer home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, older home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, newer home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, older home

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Questions

Common questions.

How did Bradford begin?

It grew around a railroad depot called Bradford Allen Station, after the Cairo and Fulton Railroad built its line to the White River at Newport in 1872.

Why was the depot placed where it was?

It was built well away from threatening floodwaters.

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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