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Mold Inspection West Point, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in West Point, White County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in West Point homes

The town sits on the Little Red River, and perennial floods hampered travel before the Civil War.

Water nearby: Little Red River.

Flood history: The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says perennial floods made overland travel difficult before the Civil War.

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.

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)
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Questions

Common questions.

What river is West Point on?
West Point sits on a high western bank of the Little Red River. It was the farthest point upriver that steamboats could reach year-round.
Does the West Point area flood?
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says perennial floods made overland travel difficult before the Civil War. The town was laid out on a high bank above the Little Red River.
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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