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Harrison, AR · Boone County

Mold Inspection Harrison, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Harrison homes

Water nearby: Crooked Creek runs through town with a levee protecting downtown; The Buffalo River is nearby; Bull Shoals, Norfork, Table Rock lakes and Lake Taneycomo are named as nearby lakes.

Flood history: Crooked Creek flooded periodically; The May 7, 1961 flood was the most damaging, with twelve feet of water on the south side of the square and four deaths.

Setting: Ozark Mountains of north Arkansas.

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 Harrison

Housing: National Register listings include the 1909 Boone County Courthouse, the 1922 Twelve Oaks estate and Rose Hill Cemetery; The 1929 Lyric Theatre and the old high school museum also stand downtown.

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 (close-up)
White mold growth on wooden floor joists (wider view)
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 (close-up)
Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (wider view)
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 (close-up)
Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (wider view)
Mold spots on a bathroom ceiling around an exhaust fan (wider view)
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Questions

Common questions.

Has Harrison flooded?
Crooked Creek flooded periodically, and the May 7, 1961 flood caused the most damage, putting twelve feet of water on the south side of the square and killing four people. A levee along the creek now protects downtown.
What landscape is Harrison in?
Harrison is in the Ozark Mountains of north Arkansas at an elevation of 1,182 feet. The town was selected as the site of the headquarters for the Buffalo River.
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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