Is There Hope of Removing Woodwork Charring After Concord Fire Damage?

1/11/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can use hand tools and advanced equipment to restore this fire damaged wall in a Concord house--minimizing demolition

SERVPRO Restores Unique Structures Suffering from Smoke and Fire Damage in Concord

Fire damage afflicting Concord residences can pose painful choices. Although your family is safe, the architectural detailing that defined the homey feeling in your dwelling is at risk of loss due to the flames and heat. Can interventions short of tear-out and rebuilding of irreplaceable structures work to restore historically important structural components and fixtures?

What Strategies Does SERVPRO Offer for Significant Charring

Professional surface cleaning efforts rapidly deliver success when the Concord fire damage consists primarily of smoke and soot residues. Some responders immediately recommend the “easy” route of demolition and reconstruction if your home also suffered significant burning into building materials. SERVPRO instead always takes a restorative approach to disasters, so our assessors consider a more comprehensive range of options, including:

• Moderate to aggressive mechanical scraping and sanding of affected wood structures to remove the charring
• Use of abrasive tools and products to remove surface burn effects and residues
• Selective and controlled demolition in circumstances where portions of original structural components or fixtures cannot be restored safely, retaining as much of the original materials as possible

How Does a Robust Restoration Mindset Deal with Lingering After Effects of Heavy Charring?

Suppose SERVPRO succeeds in restoring the structural integrity of your home’s interior. Will your relief be short-lived because of persistent malodors and obvious visual evidence of the aggressive charring removal? Our commitment to making it “Like it never even happened,” is not just a slogan; it is our mission. Expect:

• Relentless attempts to eradicate smells, including:
• Finding and removing all odiferous debris
• Deep cleaning
• Chemical changes to neutralize the odor-bearing particles through thermal or. ULV (Cold) Foggers or hydroxyl generators
• Sealing of surfaces in selected situations to prevent vaporization of absorbed smells
• Arrangement of professional refinishing for surfaces abraded through restoration efforts

Never count out the committed fire restoration team from SERVPRO of Concord. We employ many strategies to restore historic homes -- call us at (603) 225-2825 to explore your options