Fire damages are complex due to the unique nature of
different types of smoke. Some things you may not know about smoke.
-Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a
structure.
-Smoke flows around plumbing systems, using holes around
pipes to go from floor to floor.
-They type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration
process.
-Once at a fire scene, a SERVPRO Professional tests the soot
to determine which type of smoke damage occurred.
Types of Smoke:
Wet Smoke Residues: result
from smoldering fires with low heat. Residues are sticky and smeary with a
pungent odor. Smoke webs can be difficult to clean.
Dry Smoke Residues: result
from fast burning fires at high temperatures. Residues are normally dry,
powdery, small, nonsmeary smoke particles.
Protein Residues: are
virtually invisible residues that discolor paints and varnishes. They have an
extreme pungent odor.
Fuel Oil Soot: occur when furnances puff back, distributing
fuel oil soot.
Other Types of
Residue: include tear gas, fingerprint powder and fire extinguisher
residues, all requiring cleanup.
For more information: http://www.servprolexingtonsc.com/fire-smoke-damage-restoration
-Denea Duran
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Even a small fire can cause odors in your home for years to come. 
