Trust Absolute Restoration for your Henderson Smoke Damage Cleanup

House fires can cause catastrophic damage to homes in only a few minutes, leading to smoke, heat damage, or even water damage. Sometimes, a fire can be small enough to smother with a fire extinguisher and other times, call for professionals to fight the flames. Firefighters may have to force entry through windows or doors or cut into walls to extinguish the fire fully. This leads to additional damages. Beyond the physical destruction, there’s also the emotional impact of losing a home and cherished belongings. Anything the fire didn’t damage may still need a deep clean due to smoke infiltrating a home. Among the most affected materials is drywall, which is commonly used in ceilings and walls. Despite not always catching fire, drywall acts like a sponge for smoke, leading to deep-seated contamination, persistent odors, and, sometimes, structural compromise.

Absolute Restoration is an expert in drywall Fire damage restoration in Henderson. When inspecting the damage, our crews know where to find the heaviest deposits of smoke residues. Factors affecting smoke behavior are the smoke’s temperature and surrounding surface temperature. Also, the type and amount of materials burned affect the damage. Different materials release particles that stick to surfaces, making cleanup difficult. Our crews identify smoke residues and the level of soiling to help choose the correct product application. 

Smoke damage residues    

• Dry smoke residues
• Protein smoke residues 
• Wet smoke residues

How to Thoroughly Check for Smoke Damage on Drywall 

Porous materials, such as drywall, get discolored due to smoke, leaving behind stains ranging from light yellowing to deep black streaks. These marks often appear on ceilings where smoke naturally rises and settles. Running a clean cloth across the drywall may reveal a fine, powdery soot layer or a greasy film, depending on what burned. Absolute Restoration teams know these signs too well to ensure they are thoroughly removed.

Considerations while Cleaning Smoke-Damaged Walls and Ceiling    

Wall and ceiling cleaning methods cater to a range of surfaces. Walls may feature painted finishes, untreated or treated wood paneling, sprayed acoustic plaster, acoustic tiles, metallic tiles, and stippled or textured plaster. Additionally, some walls are covered with wallpaper, fabric, flocking, or even carpeting. Absolute Restoration crews take precautions while cleaning to avoid damage.

Different approaches to restoring drywall

• Wet cleaning 
• Peroxide active cleaning 
• Dry cleaning using chemical sponges 

For remarkable fire damage restoration, call Absolute Restoration Company at (702) 500-1500.