Cave City, AR · Sharp County

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Why moisture builds up in Cave City homes

The Crystal River beneath the town stays at a constant 57 degrees and rises and falls with the Mississippi River, according to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Water nearby: Crystal River, an underground stream in Crystal River Cave; The Strawberry River lies at the south end of Sharp County.

Setting: At an elevation of 676 feet, above Crystal River Cave, which lies 75 to 100 feet below the surface; The town straddles the Sharp-Independence county line.

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 Cave City

Housing: The Crystal River Tourist Court (1934) at the cave entrance and the Bank of Cave City, established July 1, 1906.

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.

Is Cave City really built over a cave?

Yes. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says Crystal River Cave contains at least five rooms, 75 to 100 feet below the surface, and the Crystal River Tourist Court was built at the cave entrance in 1934.

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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