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Fire Restoration

 

   Suffering a loss due to a fire can create a great deal of trauma and confusion. The task of getting things back to normal can, at times, seem overwhelming. Compassion, understanding and communication with our clients are key ingredients to quickly and effectively restore order to their home, office and more importantly, their family or employees. We encourage our client's input in establishing priorities and welcome their concerns throughout the restoration process.

 

Wiz Team Fire Restoration Services Provides:

  • 24 Hour Emergency Service
  • Certified Master Fire & Smoke Restorer 
  • Trained Technicians
  • The ability to restore smoke or water damaged buildings in days–not weeks or months
  • The most current techniques for cleaning fire/smoke/water-damaged property
  • Top-quality fabric and carpet cleaning restoration
  • Structure cleaning, transportation of furniture and soft goods, etc.
  • Complete deodorization of the structure
  • We thrive under adverse conditions and tight deadlines to provide custom tailored services for your unique restoration situation.

Smoke Damage

CHARACTERISTICS OF SMOKE

  • Gases generated in a fire are extremely dangerous to individuals directly exposed to the smoke while the fire is in progress
  • Carbon monoxide is the gas most often implicated in fire deaths
  • Hydrogen cyanide – colorless, volatile, and extremely poisonous chemical compound whose vapors have a bitter almond odor
  • Phosgene – colorless poison gas first used during WWI
  • PCBs – the principle toxics identified in fire residues
  • Teflon pot linings - may produce toxic residue 

Types of Smoke

 The following information is on the different types of fires that can occur:

 

Wet Smoke Damage
  • Wet smoke damage is caused by an oxygen starved fire.
  • Slow burning due to not being driven by strong convection currents from the heat of the fire
  • Works its way into crevices & enclosed areas
  • Incomplete combustion releases solvents, varnishes and other aerosols which can soften penetrate and stain finished surfaces.
  • Unfinished woods and fabrics can absorb these residues; which removal of this may not be possible.

 

Dry Smoke Damage

 

  • Dry Smoke is caused by an ample amount of oxygen in the environment
  • Fast burning
  • Carries few aerosols and deposits small particles which do not smear easily
  • Does not stain surfaces as deeply as wet smoke
  • Odor less pungent
  • More easily removed
  • Less aggressive

Protein Smoke

 

  • With a protein fire, there are no visual signs of smoke or soot.
  • Most of these fires involve cabinets, counters, walls
  • Often, only a little amount of charcoal remains
  • Residue usually not visible
  • Pungent odor
  • Discoloration of walls and cabinet surfaces possible
  • Removal can be extremely difficult

 

Furnace Smoke

  • Furnace smoke is also known as Puff Back
  • Accumulates over time
  • If accumulation has been for more than one season, soot may bond to wall paints
  • Puff-backs are old/new soot jarred loose by the impact of sudden ignition
  • Residue varies in color from grey to black
  • Particulate size from extremely small to large

 

Plastic or Rubber

  • Burns vigorously at low temperatures
  • Smears easily – large light-weight particulates
  • Small amount of plastic can produce a surprisingly large volume of smoke
  • Can travel long distances
  • Attracted to synthetic fabrics
  • Heavy smoke webs (SOOT TAGS) at ceiling corners & hanging fixtures
  • Pre-treatment needed