West Plains, MO · Howell County

Mold Inspection West Plains, MO.

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Why moisture builds up in West Plains homes

Water nearby: Howell Valley, site of the first settlement.

Setting: Elevation of about 994 feet, in Howell Valley.

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 West Plains

Housing: The Courthouse Square Historic District, Elledge Arcade Buildings and International Shoe Company Building are on the National Register of Historic Places; An April 2, 1982 F4 tornado significantly damaged or leveled many homes and businesses.

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 (wider view)

Dark mold staining on attic roof sheathing (close-up)

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 (wider view)

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Questions

Common questions.

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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