SERVPRO Cleanup & Restoration Services
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Behavior of Smoke
A fire loss is very complex because
of the unique behavior of smoke. It is important to have
trained technicians at the loss location. SERVPRO franchisees know
their smoke!
Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a
structure.
Smoke flows through plumbing systems, using holes around pipes
to go from floor to floor.
The type of smoke will greatly affect the restoration process.
Types of
Smoke
The first step at a fire scene is to
calm the fears of those affected. Next, SERVPRO tests the smoke to
see which of the following types of fire took place.
Wet Smoke - Low heat, smoldering, pungent
odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
Dry Smoke - Fast burning at high
temperatures.
Protein - Virtually invisible, discolors
paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
Types of
Smoke
After the type of smoke is known,
pretesting on the property is performed to determine the following:
