Smithville, AR · Lawrence County

Mold Inspection Smithville, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Smithville homes

The eastern third of town is low-lying and prone to flooding from Machine Creek.

Water nearby: Machine Creek; Reservoirs of the Cooper Creek Watershed Improvement District.

Setting: In the Ozark Foothills on the Salem Plateau; The center of town is atop a small hill.

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.

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.

Does Smithville flood?

The eastern third of Smithville is a low-lying area prone to flooding from Machine Creek, while the center of town sits atop a small hill.

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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