Gainesville, MO · Ozark County

Mold Inspection Gainesville, MO.

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Why moisture builds up in Gainesville homes

Lick Creek valley location, with a documented flood in April 2017.

Water nearby: Lick Creek.

Flood history: Lick Creek rose out of its banks in Gainesville during the flood of April 29-30, 2017, and inundated the Gainesville Saddle Club grounds; The same flood destroyed two major bridges in Ozark County.

Setting: Ozark County hill country in the Lick Creek valley at about 781 feet elevation.

Missouri summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Springfield 44.7 inches, Poplar Bluff 50.8 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.

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

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

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a flashlight beam

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a work light

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Questions

Common questions.

Did Gainesville flood in 2017?

Lick Creek rose out of its banks in Gainesville during the April 29-30, 2017 flood and inundated the Gainesville Saddle Club grounds. The flood also destroyed two major bridges in the county.

Why is mold common in southern Missouri homes?

Southern Missouri has humid summers and about 45 to 50 inches of precipitation a year, based on NOAA normals for Springfield and West Plains. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Basements, crawlspaces and bathrooms are where moisture tends to collect.

Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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