Monroe Attic Fire Restoration Can Preserve Home Contents

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is your one-stop-shop for fire damage restoration.

SERVPRO Fire Restoration Services Remove Char and Smoke Damage in Monroe

Attics are one of the most frequent places for electrical fires after ceilings and bedrooms, according to data furnished by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Regardless of the cause, these fires can heavily impact home insulation, ceiling joists for lower floors, HVAC, and whatever contents are stored there. A proactive fire restoration team can prove essential for saving structural materials and keepsakes and other Monroe homeowners' belongings.

Fire restoration services from Monroe SERVPRO technicians provide 24/7 availability and comprehensive cleanup after a home fire. Certified SERVPRO technicians receive thorough training in Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) best practices.

Cleaning Attic Structures and Contents with SERVPRO Solutions

Restoration strategies vary based on oxygen content, temperature, and materials burned during a fire, among other factors. On top of that, attics often feature copious amounts of unfinished wood that can absorb smoke damage, making it a challenge to clean. SERVPRO fire cleanup entails a variety of restoration tasks, such as:

• Walls and ceilings that require wet cleaning can be treated by starting with the walls before moving onto ceilings. Conversely, dry cleaning for lighter fire soils works from top to bottom in an affected space.
• Abrasion cleaning with such materials as soda ash or corn cobs can remove char from ceiling joists or wall studs
• Books kept in storage can be carefully cleansed of dry soot with compressed air, dry cleaning sponges, brushing or vacuuming with a HEPA-filter vacuum
• Any art that requires restoration, especially fine art, can be subcontracted to a licensed conservator
• Insulation is often more cost-effective to replace with new material since absorbing smoke damage can compromise its effectiveness

SERVPRO of Monroe / West Monroe can provide "Like it never even happened," quality cleanup for homeowners who call (318) 345-5121.