What You Need to Know About Fire & Smoke Damage

Most of us know house fires as being truly devastating. The flames are what come to mind, first and foremost. However, it’s not just the flames that lead to long-term damage. The smoke and soot typically escalate the situation well after the flames have been extinguished.

•     Smoke Damage – Smoke is the byproduct of burning materials throughout the home. Many home materials are considered “unclean” and lead to contaminants and harmful particles in the air that affect your health and home.
•     Soot Damage – As the flames are extinguished, the airborne smoke particles cool at an alarming rate. Once cooled, the particles become known as soot. This soot then settles on surfaces throughout your home, causing corrosion and discoloration.
•     Odors – Oftentimes, the odors stemming from a recent fire can directly affect your respiratory health and comfort levels. Few among us want to smell smoke odors for years to come, as it often leads to asthma and throat/skin irritation.
•     Toxicity – The smoke and soot caused by a house fire are extremely toxic. As such, professional restoration technicians wear respirators to help combat formaldehyde, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, manganese, benzene, and other corrosive and acidic contaminants.

Lingering Effects of Fire & Smoke Damage

The cleanup process for fire and smoke damage is designed to eliminate the lingering effects of a recent house fire. You see, the smoke settles into the furniture and carpet, and layers itself on hard surfaces throughout the home. Here, it begins to corrode, rust, and contaminate everything. Then, smoke particles will enter the air once more. Once in the air, the smoke particles cause immense discomfort and respiratory concerns.

Eventually, if the smoke is not properly cleaned, it will be sealed into the furniture. Cleanup is then impossible. The only solution after that is to toss away the damaged furniture and begin anew. Few homeowners want to throw out their entire living room set, though. As such, it’s best to schedule fire & smoke damage restoration immediately. The sooner the better!

Schedule 24-hour fire & smoke damage restoration services with Restoration 1 of North Georgia with a quick phone call to our office. When you call, you’ll soon discover that our certified restoration experts are the best in the business. We’ll arrive within an hour of your call to help.

You can reach us at 678-212-1122!