Rockaway Beach, MO · Taney County

Mold Inspection Rockaway Beach, MO.

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Why moisture builds up in Rockaway Beach homes

Water nearby: Lake Taneycomo and the White River border the city, and Bull Creek enters them just southwest of Rockaway Beach.

Missouri summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Springfield 44.7 inches, Poplar Bluff 50.8 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Rockaway Beach

Housing: Early resort buildings included about 50 summer cottages, two hotels and a large dance pavilion, all owned by one resort owner.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (close-up)

Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (wider view)

Warped hardwood floor boards (wider view)

Musty closet with stained baseboards (close-up)

Musty closet with stained baseboards (wider view)

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Questions

Common questions.

Why did Rockaway Beach's lake turn cold?

Table Rock Dam, finished in 1958, changed the lake's water source to cold water from Table Rock Lake. The lake had been a warm water lake from 1913 to 1958.

Why is mold common in southern Missouri homes?

Southern Missouri has humid summers and about 45 to 50 inches of precipitation a year, based on NOAA normals for Springfield and West Plains. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Basements, crawlspaces and bathrooms are where moisture tends to collect.

Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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