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Mold Inspection Wynne, AR.

Closer Look Inspectors offers mold inspection and mold testing in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas, through a local partner in our Arkansas network.

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Why moisture builds up in Wynne homes

The L'Anguille River borders the west side of town.

Flood history: During the Flood of 1927 the railroad moved flood victims to higher ground at Wynne, where tent cities were set up.

Setting: The west slope of Crowley's Ridge lies to the east of town.

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.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Wynne

Housing: Two National Register of Historic Places districts, the Wholesale Commercial Historic District and the East Hamilton Avenue Historic District, plus the Cross County Courthouse built in 1905.

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.

Where does Wynne sit in relation to Crowley's Ridge?
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas places the west slope of Crowley's Ridge to the east of Wynne, with the L'Anguille River on the west side of town.
What role did Wynne play in the Flood of 1927?
During the Flood of 1927 the railroad was used to transport people to higher ground. The railroad set up tent cities in Wynne, flood victims arrived in boxcars, and local citizens helped feed and care for them.
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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