Fire And Water Damage: Disaster Restoration Residential and Commercial Properties
Whether it’s a natural disaster or purely just an accident, all it means is the destruction that happened. You can imagine how nerve-racking these kinds of situations are. Lucky those properties that were quickly rescued and stopped the fire.
When a fire disaster strikes, it does not mean that damages took place in the building were only caused by faulty wires that created explosion turned into a wildfire. A single fault of electric wires can cause massive destruction to the whole property. Memories and hardwork burnt turned into ashes.
A fire has no exemption, whether in residential or commercial properties, whenever it strikes, the outcome will be a truth you can't afford to swallow.
Actually, fire disaster is always accompanied by water damage. What would you do to kill the fire? Of course, water it! So, overall destruction is contributed by fire followed after by water damage.
How on earth would it happen?
It doesn’t mean that the fire is extinguished; everything is all set for new. No, it doesn’t go that way. Since it requires a massive load of water, there will be a subsequent scenario like saturation, sogginess, and growth of molds to the property, particularly on the spots it’s washed away with water.
These cases are commonly the aftermaths of extinguishing the fire. Also, water damage can interfere with the structural life span of the building. Guess, what would happen after the water damage? Well, usually it takes 24 hours for mold to start to grow.
As many of you might don’t know, some types of mold are particularly deadly. Yes, mold are hazardous. There are specific types of mold known to be more dangerous than you ever think of.
Mold such as;
- Stachybotrys
- Penicillium/Aspergillus
- Fusarium
- Chaetomiumspp
- Ascospores
Mold release spores that can cause some health reactions. Living with mold at home is never a good idea considering the negative health effects it can affect to the entire household.
When spores flow in the air it can cause or trigger the following;
• headache
• nausea
• nasal stuffiness
• throat irritation
• skin irritation
• respiratory problems
Most mold can be less harmful, but prevention is always better than cure. People who are sensitive to mold are most likely to get affected. So, if you are sensitive and allergic, you better get rid of mold as soon as possible!
What is the best way to do to address this problem?
Fire, water, and mold disaster are no joke. The damages they cause are extraordinary, structural and financial destruction - you name it. Of course, it’s not going to be as easy as you think. Restoring your property from all the damages that occurred takes time, patience, enough money, equipment, and restoration professionals to resolve it.
You need to seek help from companies that offer “disaster restoration services" in your area. If you found one, further evaluation will be conducted upon proceeding the service. Make sure to prepare a certain amount of dollars to pay for the service fee and additional expenses.
What are the benefits of restoring the property from fire and water damage?
You wouldn't want to just simply leave your lot. You could either sell it or fix it, the choice is all yours. But if you want to keep this place as it's valuable to you, you will have to hire a restoration company to help you bring back its glory. Now, since you have the right people, tools, and equipment, fire and water damages will be restored.
When debris and harmful substances are removed from the affected areas, you will be free from any sorts of accidents. These areas will also be free of contamination from health diseases as mold are eradicated. In a nutshell, when the property is restored, it would be much safer and cleaner as well as it makes it easier for future home renovations.
If you need help with restoring your home or property from fire and water damages, please feel free to contact us today.
References:
https://crossconstruction.build/restoration/
https://www.servprobuffalogrovelakezurich.com/blog/post/125551/why-servpro/why-it-is-important-to-contact-a-professional-restoration-company-after-a-water-damage-disaster-in-your-wheeling-home
https://www.cdc.gov/mold/dampness_facts.htm