Fire Damage Restoration

From the moment a fire is put out, acid attack starts therefore prompt action is required to minimize damage and prevent consequential loss. The understanding of the damage acidic carbon residue can cause and the emergency steps required to minimise this is critical in order to stop further deterioration of building and contents.

Any delay in removal of carbon fire residue will most certainly result in acid attack and odour impregnation, higher cleaning costs and most probably higher overall losses due to replacement. Carbon residue contains chlorides. When the moisture is added to the residues, they create acids. The time differential can be broken down as follows: Within minutes the acid soot residue can cause discolouration of plastic and metal polished surfaces. Within hours tile grouting, furniture, metals, white goods, worktops, UPVC will discolour and aluminium doors and windows will discolour, tarnish and corrode. Within days permanent staining can be caused to carpets, clothing curtains and upholstery, painted walls will yellow, metals will corrode and pit and painted walls will yellow permanently. Wood furniture will need to be refinished and china, glass and crystal may need to be replaced due to etching and pitting.