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Mold Inspection Madison, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Madison homes

Water nearby: St. Francis River.

Flood history: In 1867 Madison was flooded for three weeks after the St. Francis River overflowed; In the Floods of 1927 and 1937 the river flooded the railroad tracks in some places in Madison.

Setting: Western bank of the St. Francis River at the foot of Crowley's Ridge.

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.

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 the St. Francis River flooded Madison?
In 1867 Madison was flooded for three weeks after a series of storms made the St. Francis River overflow. During the Floods of 1927 and 1937 the river was so high that it flooded the railroad tracks in some places in Madison. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says multiple floods and fires destroyed many local records.
What is the bridge at Madison?
The St. Francis River Bridge on Highway 70 opened September 4, 1933. It is one of three swinging road bridges in Arkansas and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1990.
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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