Smoke Isn't as Easy as 1,2,3...

6/22/2019 (Permalink)

Behavior of Smoke

A fire loss is very complex because of the unique behavior of smoke. That is why it is important to have trained technicians at your home. SERVPRO of Hannibal Professionals know their smoke!

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas.
• Smoke migrates to upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around 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 technician at a fire scene will calm your fears, and then test the smoke to see what type of fire has taken place.

-Wet Smoke- Plastics and Rubbers

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 paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.

-Fuel Oil Soot- Furnace Puff Backs

While “puff backs” can create havoc for you, our team can in most cases restore the contents and structure quickly.

-Other Types- Tear gas, fingerprint powder and fire extinguisher residue.

Special loss situations require special care. SERVPRO of Hannibal Professionals are trained to handle your toughest losses! Call us at 573-231-0056!