A few Things to Know About Smoke and Soot Damages

7/3/2019 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot damage can be very hard to treat, due to smoke being able to penetrate the smallest cavities, which can cause lasting odor to your home.   SERVPRO of Meridian has experience and expertise in inspecting smoke and soot damages. 

A few facts that may help relieve some of the confusion of smoke and soot clean up:

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 Meridian 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. 

It is important to know, that every fire, smoke, and soot damage is different.  SERVPRO of Meridian has the equipment, experience, and expertise to restore smoke and fire damages. 

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Us Today – 601-693-7300