How Does Smoke Permeate?

1/6/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Damage

The damage to your Edgewater home or business following a fire is complicated due to the unique behavior of smoke. There are two different types of smoke: wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. 

Before restoration begins after any fire, our SERVPRO of Edgewater/Deale-Churchton/Lothian professionals will survey the property to determine the impact from the fire, smoke, heat, and moisture. The soot will be detested to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. Based on the results, our IICRC certified technicians perform the proper cleaning method. 

Smoke can penetrate various cavities withing a structure, causing hidden damage and odor. Our team will investigate how far smoke damage may have spread. Here are some facts about how smoke permeates: 

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler area and upper levels of a structure. 

• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.  
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process. 

If your Edgewater property suffers fire or smoke damage, contact us. We strive to make it “Like it never even happened.”