Does your house smell of smoke?
Lingering smoke in your home can be detrimental to your health.
A house fire has just ravaged your home, the flames have been put out, and you think that the danger is over. But you might be mistaken. If there are soot stains on your walls, floor, and roof, and if you can still smell smoke in the air, you are still in danger. The smoke and soot can turn out to be quite harmful to you, maybe even more than the flames.
The soot and smoke left in the wake of the fire are more than just reminders of the unfortunate event. These substances pose major health hazards, especially to children, elders, and those with weak immune systems. The lingering smoke and soot are contaminated with harmful carcinogens and other toxic gases given off when the fire was burning through your home.
This makes it unsafe for you to deal with soot and smoke by yourself, instead, seek the aid of professional restoration services. They have well-equipped professionals specially trained to work in such scenarios. A set of standard protocols is followed during the restoration process to ensure that the job is done without jeopardizing the safety of anyone. Here are some basic steps that restoration companies take when restoring your home from smoke damage:
Inspection
The first step for the smoke damage repair process is to assess the damages done by the fire. This is done to ensure that the structural integrity of your home is not compromised to the point that it would collapse during the repairing process. The structurally weak areas of the house are identified and reinforced.
Water Extraction
Smoke damage is usually accompanied by water damage; the water damage is done by the water used to put off the fire. The water, if left standing, will seep into the floors and walls, taking soot and smoke along with it. So the standing water is pumped out, and the space is dried out using fans and dehumidifiers.
Cleanup
This stage comprises the actual cleanup process in which the soot and smoke are removed from your home premises. Commercial-grade smoke vacuums are used to draw out the loose soot from the floors and the walls. Soot can sometimes penetrate deep into the walls, in which case the walls have to be scrubbed, sanded, and refinished to get out the absorbed soot.
The air in the room will be deodorized, and the restoration team will use a chemical sponge to wipe the surfaces; this would rid your home of the smoky odor.
Repair and Reconstruction
This step involves repairing and reconstructing the damaged areas of your homes, such as the floors, drywalls, replacing beams, etc. At the end of this stage, your home should be back to its pre-loss condition.
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STOP Restoration Fort Mill has more than 40 years of experience. Our team of skilled technicians has repaired and restored many homes in Fort Mill and its neighboring areas. Our work is backed by our extensive experience and quality. Call now to get your house restored!
