Effects Fire Damage Leaves in Niagara Falls Homes

3/13/2022 (Permalink)

Whether the fire started in your kitchen or another room, quick action is required. Call SERVPRO to assess the situation and for cleanup services.

Professional Help from SERVPRO Tackle Any Fire Restoration Needs in Niagara Falls

Fire damage can manifest in different forms and is not due to the flames alone but a combination of heat and smoke. These can cause other issues that should be resolved quickly before causing further damage. The extent of fire damage in your Niagara Falls home depends largely on the intensity of the fire.

Before resolving the problems caused by fire damage in Niagara Falls homes, we need to evaluate the loss clearly and plan a correct response. Soot accumulation is one of the primary effects of a fire, and it triggers several others that might prove challenging to address. SERVPRO assists in resolving soot related damages like:

• Odor
• Stained fabric and upholstery
• Paint discoloration
• Flooring damage

Soot damages electronics

After a fire, some electronics might not power on, which can be traced back to soot accumulation. If the soot accumulation is light, it can short out electronics by bridging circuits. Thick soot accumulation provides an insulating cover on the components, thus making them prone to extreme overheating, eventually leading to premature failure. Our SERVPRO crew can clean loose soot residues from electronics by blowing regulated compressed air on the item before an authorized electronic service company services it.

Smoke also imbeds into the surface of other materials in the house resulting in early surface oxidation. Utensils may look hazy and lose their appeal. Fixtures, counters, cabinets, and walls covered in soot can form stains. The stains can be hard to remove or, if cleaned wrongly, might spread to other areas.

Soot cleaning methods

• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Spray and wipe
• Saturation

The indoor air quality might also be compromised after a fire incident. Turning off the AC helps prevent recirculation of contaminated air around the house. Running an air filtration device removes any particulate matter from the air.

SERVPRO of North Niagara County cleans properties to resolve fire damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (716) 299-0330.