There are many types of damage that can occur to your home following a fire. Smoke damage is one of the issues that homeowners may not give much thought until their house has suffered extensive damage as a result of smoke spreading throughout the interior.
Smoke Damage Can Be Among The Primary Problems Caused By A Small Kitchen Fire
A small kitchen fire can be one of the most common sources of significant smoke damage occurring. Individuals may fail to realize that the smoke from a small kitchen fire can spread throughout much of the house very quickly. Homes that have kitchens with poor ventilation can be especially vulnerable to suffering this problem. This can be the case even in situations where the fire only occurred for a brief period. One way that the smoke will be able to spread rapidly throughout the house is through the HVAC ducting that may connect the various areas of your house. As a result, the smoke can quickly leave residue on carpets and other porous surfaces that will cause them to develop foul odors.
Smoke Residue Can Contain Toxic Substances
Smoke will leave substantial amounts of residue throughout the interior of the home. In addition to causing the interior of the home to also smell foul, this residue may also contain harmful and even toxic substances. This stems from the fact that the smoke will contain trace elements of what the fire was burning as well as the ability of the intense heat to cause chemical changes in these substances that could release especially harmful substances. In fact, the hazards that are posed by these substances are one of the most important reasons for restoring a home after it has suffered extensive smoke damage from either a small or large fire.
Smoke Damage Restoration Can Require Specialized Services
Restoring a property after it has suffered extensive smoke damage can be a serious challenge for any property owner. Not surprisingly, fully restoring a property after this damage can require specialized tools that a homeowner is unlikely to have. In addition to making it possible to remove all of the residues from the property, they will also have the equipment to stay safe throughout this process. Luckily, your homeowner's insurance may provide coverage for the costs of smoke damage restoration, which can include the water damage from extinguishing as well as the costs of cleaning up the smoke damage that occurred.
