Types Of Smoke
10/18/2018 (Permalink)
In the event of kitchen fire this holiday season, it is best to be informed on the different types of smoke, and the damage they cause.
Wet Smoke (Plastic and Rubber):
Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary, Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
Dry Smoke (Paper and Wood):
Fast-burning, high temperatures, heat rises, therefore the smoke rises.
Protein fire Residue: (Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire)
Virtually invisible, discolors paint and varnishes, extreme pungent odors.
Fuel Oil Soot (Furnace puff backs):
While "Puff Backs" can create havoc for homeowners SERVPRO franchcise professionals can, in most cases, restore the contents and structure quickly!
Other types: (tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue.
SERVPRO franchise professionals are trained to handle even the toughest losses. If your home or business suffers fire or smoke damage, contact your local SERVPRO franchise professionals to make it "Like it never even happened".