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Mold Inspection Ravenden Springs, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Ravenden Springs, Randolph County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Ravenden Springs homes

Water nearby: The spring, and Hall's Creek.

Setting: The easternmost extension of the Ozark Mountains in western Randolph County, at 443 feet elevation; Hall's Creek runs through town and its canyon walls rise about 200 feet.

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 Ravenden Springs

Housing: A 1941 flagstone school listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, and the 1902 Atkins Hotel.

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)
In Ravenden Springs

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Questions

Common questions.

What is Ravenden Springs known for?
The town was established in 1880 after Rev. William Bailey reported a recurring dream that led him to a healing spring, and it became known as the Dream Town. Captain R. D. Welsh's company built the 40-room Southern Hotel in 1883, and the summer population exceeded 1,800 during the spa's peak.
What is the terrain like at Ravenden Springs?
The town sits in the easternmost extension of the Ozark Mountains in western Randolph County at 443 feet elevation. Hall's Creek runs through town, its canyon walls rise about 200 feet, and Elephant Cave lies at the bottom of a high stone bluff in the canyon.
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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