Cleaning Fixtures and Wood Structures in Raleigh Homes After a Fire

11/4/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has experienced technicians with the equipment and expertise your home needs after a fire mishap. Give us a call right away.

Our Experienced Team Has Specific Strategies for Cleaning Wood Surfaces in Raleigh Homes After a Fire. 

With a range of surfaces and building materials that make up a property, understanding the damage that smoke and fire damage effects can have prioritizes the recovery efforts needed. Wood framing, finished wood, and even hardwood floors can be greatly damaged by soot and smoke, so we determine the best remediation strategies based on the specific material affected.

Identifying the Type of Wood Exposed

Knowing the type of wood material affected can ultimately help our technicians determine the ideal fire damage restoration in Raleigh homes required. There are three main types of wood common to modern homes, including;

• Unfinished Wood – Without a finish, wood can be highly porous and sensitive to moisture, odors, soot particles, and other airborne and microscopic threats present after a fire gets extinguished.
• Finished Wood – Finished wood is a common staple to your home’s construction, from installed cabinets to flooring. In many ways, the varnish or lacquer finish can prevent permanent staining and damage to the wood after soot exposure. 
• Simulated Wood Grain – This thin material often more simulates wood than embodies its characteristics. Laminates like these are a combination of pressed wood or particleboard. While they are capable of wet cleaning, excessive moisture could ruin this material.

How Does Unfinished Wood Get Restored? 

Situations like discoloration or odor absorption may happen quickly with unfinished woods. Light residues can often be cleaned with dry practices and sponge cleaning, but heavier residues on these surfaces might require denatured alcohol or even sanding to resolve.

Is Finished Wood Difficult to Clean? 

As one of the more common elements to see in the kitchen, finished wood can be cleaned in multiple ways. While excess residues can be removed with a vacuum or dry-cleaning approach, wet cleaning is among the most efficient methods for removing intrusive soot damage.

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