Shirley, AR · Van Buren County

Mold Inspection Shirley, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Shirley homes

Water nearby: Middle Fork of the Little Red River; Near Greers Ferry Lake.

Flood history: Flood damage to the railroad tracks in 1949, plus a strike, closed the line through Shirley.

Setting: Shirley is in the rocky, wooded Ozark hills at about 551 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.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

Dehumidifier running in a basement, newer home

Dehumidifier running in a basement, older home

Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, newer home

Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, older home

Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, newer home

Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home

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Questions

Common questions.

Why did the railroad close at Shirley?

A railroad strike and flood damage to the tracks closed the line in 1949.

When was the Shirley Bridge built?

The bridge over the Little Red River was built in 1907 and 1908.

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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