What could it look like when your home has fire damage?

4/21/2020 (Permalink)

You just had a fire in your home.  Are you running out of time to salvage important items? Below is a timeline of how quickly certain types of items must have the restoration process started.

The IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification), a globally recognized leader in all types of remediation, identifies these time windows:

• Within minutes
  Porous materials and synthetics must be immediately addressed to prevent permanent discoloration.

Porous Materials Any material that has a void of space within its makeup can be considered porous. This void is a hole in the space otherwise taken up by the main structure of atoms that make up the rest of the material. A good example would be a sponge!

• Within hours to days
  Wooden furniture, flooring, painted walls, and clothing can become permanently stained if not addressed within hours to days of damage, and metal surfaces will at this point begin to rust, pit, and corrode, requiring refinishing or replacement.
• Within weeks
  Prolonged soot exposure will embed itself in the fibers and surfaces, resulting in a longer, more costly restoration with a higher likelihood of replacement.

Act fast to prevent the disastrous effects of smoke damage in your home. Contact SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties today at (859) 623-0000!