What to Avoid When Dealing With Fire Damage in Newark

2/9/2020 (Permalink)

Fire places are amazing for warmth and ambiance. Contact SERVPRO should your home be facing fire damage as a result of a fire that got out of control.

Taking Care of Chimney Fire Damage in a Newark Home

Many homeowners enjoy relaxing with friends and family by the fireplace. Still, without regular cleanup, creosote deposits and soot in chimneys can catch fire and cause extensive damage to the home. There is an average of 25,000 chimney fires every year in the US that cause over $125 million in property damage. When this type of disaster occurs in your home, there is a team you can count on for rapid service that is focused on restoration.

If your Newark home has suffered fire damage, SERVPRO is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, to return your residence to a preloss condition. SERVPRO technicians, staff, and franchise owners alike all receive extensive training and education in fire damage cleanup, as well as the claims filing process, to better assist homeowners and insurance adjusters and filing accurate and comprehensive claims. On top of that, SERVPRO uses industrial-grade materials and EPA-registered cleaning solutions to remove residues and odors effectively.

Tips for Chimney Fire Prevention

• Have a professional inspect the chimney and fireplace annually. Creosote and soot buildup in your fireplace are the number one causes of chimney fires. A certified chimney sweep can handle the job with ease and ensure that your chimney is safe to use once more.
• Keep fires small and use seasoned wood. Small fires produce less creosote, especially ones that burn more brightly, which means less smoke and soot buildup in your chimney. Dry wood that is seasoned for more than six months is ideal because there is no wet material that condenses inside the chimney to create creosote.
• Avoid using paper or flammable liquids in your fireplace. These materials can create flames that can get out of hand quickly because they can float up the chimney and ignite pre-existing creosote deposits.
• Install a chimney liner and cap. Chimney liners improve airflow for combustion gases while protecting your chimney, making it easier to clean. Chimney caps, meanwhile, prevent animals or debris from getting into your chimney.

SERVPRO Removes Odors & Debris

The most effective odor removal method, aside from deodorizing, is removing odorous soils like charred creosote deposits. After cleaning, deodorization can take place using a variety of materials. For example, a thermal fogger may be used to remove odors from around your chimney.  This type of deodorizer is a counteractant, meaning that it combines chemically with odor-causing particles and either eliminates or changes them. 

SERVPRO of Newark wants to ensure that your home looks, "Like it never even happened." No matter when you need assistance after a disaster, you can call (302) 733-7933.

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