Smoke Damage Is Toxic
Smoke from a fire can create many different types of particles; even if everything burned is organic, the fumes and particles smoke carries are toxic to human health. After a fire passes, you smell the remnants of smoke. That smell comes from the layering of those particles and chemicals on the surfaces and subsurfaces of everything around you. Even a small kitchen fire can blanket your home interior and potentially your attic space in a layer of these toxic compounds that emit gasses and can absorb into your skin on contact. If it can impact your health, it can also affect pets. Smoke damage won't "just go away" after some time, and it will take years before those compounds break down into inert chemicals. This requires restoration to make your home as healthy for your family as it once was.
Restoration
Smoke damage restoration processes vary depending on several factors, such as the origin of the smoke being in or outside the structure, the spaces exposed like rooms, attics, and basements, or if the damage was primarily external, in which case it may have entered through external ventilation systems such as heat excuse for pitched roofs. Removal of drywall and installation may be required. Texas Star Restoration provides complete restoration of smoke damage to structures, including removal and disposal of damaged drywall and insulation, and complete restoration and reconstruction of the smoke-damaged areas, including paint, trim, and carpet.
Doors & Windows
The question of doors and windows largely depends on the material of which the doors and windows are constructed. Metal and plastic windows can be cleaned and smoke residue removed, where wood may absorb toxic chemicals and residue, preventing paint from sticking properly, and plastic may become permanently discolored or warped if the smoke is hot when it comes in contact with the structure. These things and more can be discussed when you contact us directly, or you can complete our online form to be contacted for a free estimate.
