Who Will Put the Pieces Back?

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

Entry way of the building destroyed by fire damage

SERVPRO of Tarrytown/Elmsford understand the feelings of frustration and overwhelming concern for how to properly handle a fire damage. Their priority is helping you and your customers regain control. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals also understand business closures due to fire damage don't just affect the business owner; they affect the employees, their families and the community. 

Preventative Tips: 

• Install smoke alarms outside each sleeping area on every level of a home
• Check Smoke alarms once per month and change the batteries at least once per year
• Plan an escape route and practice it at least twice a year

Pre Testing 

When a SERVPRO Franchise Professional arrives on the scene following a fire, their first step is to calm the customer's fears. The second step is to pre-test the smoke to determine what type of fire has taken place. Knowing the types of smoke and their behavior patterns is crucial 

• Wet smoke - Plastics and rubber.
• Dry Smoke - Paper and Wood. 
• Protein smoke- Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire
• Fuel Oil Soot- Furnace Puff Backs. 
• Other- Tear gas, Fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue. 

Smoke and soot residue can damage carpet, upholstery and contents if not removed quickly and efficiently. In a fire-damage structure with soot on the walls and other surfaces, cleaning and restoration is less disruptive and more cost-efficient than replacement.