Smell Isn't the Only Effect of Smoke in Tallahassee Fire Damage

12/24/2017 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO after a fire in your home so that we can remediate the damage and clean your property thoroughly to prevent finding secondary damages.

Our Technicians Look for Smoke Residue Throughout Your Home to Prevent Secondary Damages

Smoke is one of the most costly aspects of most instances of fire damage in Tallahassee. Smoke creates a pungent odor that is very difficult to mask or remove without powerful treatments. However, odor is not the only problem that originates from smoke damage. Smoke can also damage your home in other ways, especially if left untreated for longer than necessary. Here are a few ways smoke can cause further damage to your home.
 
Discoloration
 
Discoloration from smoke may, in some cases, be the single most prominent sign of the fire damage in your Tallahassee home. Some types of smoke leave behind gray and black films over anything they reach. Without treatment, this can severely damage patterned belongings or surfaces such as wallpaper, furniture, and clothing. These films are separate from regular ash and soot, often possessing a finer texture and requiring a deeper clean. In addition to looking bad, discoloration of this variety also often comes with a foul and sticky or slimy texture. SERVPRO technicians use a variety of industrial-strength cleaning tools to remove any visible signs of smoke around the house.
 
Acid Damage
 
Many types of smoke are also acidic, especially when combined with some amount of water (even water suspended in the air). Over a relatively short time, this can eat away at materials in your home and cause permanent damage to fabric, wood, metal, paper, and almost anything else. Fast treatment is crucial to avoid as much of this effect as possible.
 
Clogged HVAC Systems
 
Heavier smoke particles and larger fires may sometimes clog up your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Most residential HVAC systems operate with relatively weak filters and machinery, and these can fail or get stopped up when too much smoke interferes with their operations. SERVPRO staffs trained and certified HVAC technicians to make sure that your systems can get back online as soon as possible.
 
SERVPRO of North Leon County is always ready to respond to your call for help after a fire, 24/7. Give us a call at (850) 536-6599.

For more information regarding Tallahassee, click here.