SMOKE & SOOT DAMAGE? ~ SERVPRO Can Give You a Hand with That!

4/6/2018 (Permalink)

SMOKE & SOOT DAMAGE? ~ SERVPRO Can Give You a Hand with That!

Smoke and Soot Damage Can Cause a Pervasive Odor in Your Business.

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your workplace, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke. Wet and Dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of The Bridgewaters will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is different, each requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We, at SERVPRO of The Bridgewaters have the equipment, the expertise, and the experience to restore the fire and smoke damage caused to your place of business.  

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Contact Us TODAY! – SERVPRO of The Bridgewaters ~ Faster to Any Size Disaster!