Christmas Tree Fires During the Holiday Season The Holiday Season is traditionally associated with lots of beautiful decorations, including lights, candles, wreaths, and Christmas trees to decorate homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees, both real … Continued
Smoke Remediation
Indoor Air Quality
Winter Concerns (mold damage and smoke damage) For most of the country, winter has arrived – and are you breathing in mold (mold damage Portland) or smoke (smoke damage Portland) particles or other types of dust! And when the winter … Continued
Furnace Puffbacks
“Furnace puff-back” is talking about the explosion of soot shooting out into the home. This is due to malfunction in the fire chamber. A furnace is made to join fuel and oxygen in a balanced mix that causes control combustion. … Continued
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When it comes to fire and smoke mitigation and smoke restoration, look for a professional company that: Conducts all of their work in accordance with industry standards Uses only professional equipment, products and tools Has trained and certified employees Has … Continued
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ODORS from a fire also vary. When products in a fire burn, the odors join the oxygen molecule in the air we breathe. Undoubtedly, PICs create odor, but in some instances, the odor is quite strong even when the PICs … Continued
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CIRCULATION during a fire is one of the most interesting aspects. “Heat” moves toward “cold.” As areas begin to increase in temperature, they seek out cooler rooms and spaces. Heat is moving toward lower temperatures and seeking atmospheric equilibrium. Even … Continued
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OXYGEN rich environments allow for rapid combustion and high heat, consuming materials rapidly. So, if the fire is not put out quickly, the smoke damage and fire damage can be very devastating. Oxygen “poor” environments are a different situation all … Continued
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HEAT is one variable that can highly affect the way in which we mitigate the smoke damage and fire damage. The higher the heat, in most cases, the higher the rate of combustion and usually the richer the air was … Continued
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Restoration of smoke damage and fire damage is a very challenging trade. Every job is unique in that each possesses distinct characteristics and challenges. For starters, each aspect of a fire creates a broad spectrum of variables that tests even … Continued
Emergency Steps To Take – Fire & Smoke Damage
Did you know that within hours after a property fire metal fixtures such as faucets, door handles and hinges may begin to tarnish? There are some things you can do before a PuroClean Technician arrives, and some things are better … Continued