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Mold Inspection Des Arc, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Des Arc homes

Water nearby: White River along the city; Bayou des Arc two miles north of the city.

Flood history: The White River repeatedly flooded the area: 1927 and 1937 floods, a 1945 levee break, a flood crest of 37.35 feet four years later, and a lesser 1973 flood.

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 Des Arc

Housing: Historic sites include the Frith-Plunkett House (1858), Bethel House (1918), the 1913 Prairie County Courthouse and the 1934 WPA American Legion hut on the National Register.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a flashlight beam
Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a flashlight beam
Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a work light
Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a work light
Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a flashlight beam
Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a flashlight beam
Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a work light
Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a work light
Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a flashlight beam
Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a flashlight beam
Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a work light
Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a work light
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Questions

Common questions.

Has Des Arc flooded?
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas records floods in 1927 and 1937, a 1945 White River break through a Corps of Engineers levee, a worse flood four years later that crested at 37.35 feet, and a lesser flood in 1973.
What historic buildings are in Des Arc?
The entry names the Frith-Plunkett House (1858), Bethel House (1918), the 1913 Prairie County Courthouse and an American Legion hut built in 1934 with WPA aid and listed on the National Register. Lower White River Museum State Park is also in town.
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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