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Oil Trough, AR · Independence County

Mold Inspection Oil Trough, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Oil Trough homes

River-bottom location on the White River and a history of repeated flooding.

Water nearby: White River; A bridge to Newark replaced the Oil Trough ferry in 1975.

Flood history: The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says the bottoms flooded often, most notably in 1867, 1882 and 1915; In August 1915 a tropical storm stalled over the area, forcing evacuations and destroying that year's crops.

Setting: White River bottomland (the Oil Trough Bottoms) below Oil Trough Ridge, which is made of black limestone.

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.

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 Oil Trough flooded before?
Yes. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas names 1867, 1882 and 1915 as the most notable flood years in the bottoms, and in 1915 an August tropical storm stalled in the area, causing evacuations and the loss of that year's crops.
What kind of land is Oil Trough built on?
The town is in the Oil Trough Bottoms along the White River, which has grown corn, cotton and grain. Oil Trough Ridge, made of black limestone, rises above the bottoms.
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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