Don't Let Smoke and Soot Get in the Way!

3/9/2022 (Permalink)

Soot and Smoke Damage can seriously cut into your weekend plans...

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

How High Heat Smoke Works

• 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.
• This 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 Beverly/Cape Ann will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage has occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here are some different types of smoke and soot:

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 a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  SERVPRO of Beverly/Cape Ann has the right equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We treat your property and family like we would our own: with the delicacy and sympathy that is warranted in such situations.

Call Us Today – SERVPRO of Beverly/Cape Ann (978) 927-8665