SERVPRO of Milton / BraintreeSmoke and Soot Cleanup

4/20/2016 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot are extremely invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing unseen damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action for your home or business.  

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 greatly affects the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

Did you know there are two different types of smoke? Wet and dry. Due to this, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Milton / Braintree  tests the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during testing.

Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

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

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

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

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

• Virtually invisible, it discolors paint and varnishes, in addition to an extreme, pungent odor. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

As each smoke and fire damage situation is unique, each one requires a different solution tailored to the specific conditions.  Our team has the equipment, knowledge, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We also treat your family and property with respect and care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Today – 781-341-7007