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Mold Inspection Luxora, AR.

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

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Why moisture builds up in Luxora homes

Water nearby: Mississippi River; The original settlement sat on a river chute near Elmot Bar.

Flood history: Repeated Mississippi River flooding forced the town behind the levee; Major floods hit in 1927 and 1937.

Setting: In the Delta; Built on former swampland that was drained and cleared.

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.

Dehumidifier running in a basement, newer home
Dehumidifier running in a basement, newer home
Dehumidifier running in a basement, older home
Dehumidifier running in a basement, older home
Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, newer home
Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, newer home
Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, older home
Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, older home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, newer home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, newer home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home
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Questions

Common questions.

Why is Luxora behind a levee?
Repeated Mississippi River flooding forced the town behind the levee, and major floods struck in 1927 and 1937. Travelers stranded in 1927 waited on the balconies of the Arno Hotel.
What was the land under Luxora before it was a town?
Luxora sits in the Delta on former swampland that was drained and cleared. The original settlement, Elmot Landing, was on a river chute near Elmot Bar.
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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