How Soot Moves in Fire-Damaged Raleigh Homes

3/16/2022 (Permalink)

Burning materials generate smoke and soot and distribute soil deposits on surfaces throughout your home.

Fire Restoration Hinges on a Fast Management of Soot Effects in Raleigh Properties 

So many types of materials are impacted by smoke and soot damage after a fire. Because the threats are widespread and move through pathways like the HVAC system and structural openings, mitigating steps are crucial. We can help protect many surfaces from smoke damage, such as:

• Building material surfaces
• Upholstery
• Furniture
• Contents

The Turbulence of Smoke During a Fire

Before fire restoration in Raleigh homes begins, homeowners experience the full measure of damage that both the fire and its byproducts can do to the house. Burning materials generate smoke and soot and distribute soil deposits on the surface of building materials and contents through processes like convection currents.

Circulating Solids After Extinguishment

The atmosphere and environment of a fire-damaged house can feature many circulating smoke solids and soot particles. Combustion alone is enough to distribute these aerosolized particles throughout the property and impact several surfaces and contents within the path of migrating smoke damage. 

Amplifying Conditions

Certain conditions can increase the concentration and spread of soot and smoke deposits within the house. It is essential to manage threats like fire debris and burned contents to prevent smoke solids and carcinogenic particles from spreading rapidly throughout the damaged area and adjacent spaces. For this reason, the first emergency services our professionals provide upon arrival.

How Can SERVPRO Help?

Despite how devastating soot can be to homes and businesses in the area, we can provide experienced and reputable restoration professionals to help when you need it. We have multiple approaches to remedy soot and smoke deposits on building materials and contents throughout the structure. Our SERVPRO team and its FSRT-Certified technicians are ready to help when you need it.

Regardless of how a fire started and how severely your home was damaged, one of the most significant fire restoration needs is soot cleanup and removal. Give our SERVPRO of North Raleigh & Wake Forest fire recovery team a call today at (919) 790-1222.