What Types of Skills Does Fire Restoration in Affected Dunedin homes Require?

9/1/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage is difficult to restore. Don’t go it alone. Call SERVPRO!

SERVPRO Capitalizes on Deeper Understanding of the Combustion Processes to Guarantee the Right Outcomes from Restoration 

When mitigating damages caused by a fire, it pays to know that you have to dispose of some items and save others. Having a deep understanding of fire damage helps determine whether affected materials are restorable and clear things up with insurance adjusters. SERVPRO helps avail the know-how Dunedin homeowners need to streamline recovery. 

Which fire damage problems does superior knowledge help resolve better?  

The entire fire restoration process at your Dunedin home can derail if you fail to understand some basic things about fires. For instance, you might fail to realize that:  

• Fires pose risks even after they are put out 
• Considerably harmless residue can cause permanent damage 
• Fire residues reach areas that you might not expect 

Apart from damaging your valuables, the combustion process produces a wide range of by-products. For instance, when a fire burns organic compounds, it produces nitrogen oxide, while sulfur dioxide is the by-product of burning inorganic compounds. Other substances such as hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide are also left in the air. Venturing into the damaged property without protection can lead to bodily harm. Our SERVPRO technicians prepare well by wearing protective gloves, boots, or respirators for protection when entering the property.  

What are the best examples of harmless residues that lead to damages?  

Fires leave various residues on surfaces, including ash and soot. The seemingly benign nature of soot can fool you into thinking that everything is safe and can stay the same until you are ready to restore it. However, soot has acidic properties and can cause permanent damage to some materials, including:  

• Chrome or other metallic finished materials 
• Granite or other stone surfaces 
• Plastics or related materials  

Soot causes staining or discoloration on materials given sufficient time. Our SERVPRO technicians use simple approaches such as pre-cleaning and applying protective oil films to prevent such damage.  

A deep understanding of the processes that cause damages is the best skill when restoring fire damage. Call SERVPRO of Dunedin / Palm Harbor South at (727) 793-1333 to send highly skilled technicians that help resolve any issue, “Like it never even happened.”

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