Newport, AR · Jackson County

Mold Inspection Newport, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Newport homes

Location on a wide bend of the White River with a history of repeated river flooding.

Water nearby: White River.

Flood history: The Encyclopedia of Arkansas cites repeated flooding of the White River, the most damaging in 1916, which led to a levee built in 1918.

Setting: A wide bend in the White River where it enters the Mississippi Delta flatlands, at about 224 feet in elevation.

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 Newport

Housing: A 1926 fire destroyed a large portion of the residential and business district.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, newer home

HVAC air handler with a rusty condensate pan, older home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, newer home

Sweating cold-water pipes in a crawlspace, older home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, newer home

Water-stained drywall at the base of a wall, older home

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Questions

Common questions.

What river is Newport on?

Newport sits on a wide bend in the White River, where the river enters the Delta flatlands.

Has Newport flooded?

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas cites repeated flooding of the White River, the most damaging in 1916, which led to a levee built in 1918.

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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