Fire and Water Damage Phoenix
Fact or Fiction: What You Need To Know About Fire and Water Damage
People tend to have a lot of
misconceptions about the damage that can occur from a flood or fire.
When many people think about a house flooding or experiencing a fire, they imagine that
it will be a complete loss. They envision the loss of most or all of
their cherished belongings and think they will have to leave behind the
home they love. However, following most flood and fire disasters, it is
entirely possible to restore a house and it's contents, despite popular
belief to the contrary. As long as the house is not completely
devastated, hope remains.
Fiction: After a bad flood or fire, it
is essentially impossible to restore a house. Fact: There are damage
restoration companies that specialize in rebuilding and repairing
property that has suffered fire and water damage. When it comes to
restoring badly damaged property, it may be almost impossible for an
untrained person, but for a restoration professional, it is easy.
Fiction:
Water damage can't really hurt and is of little consequence. Fact:
Water damage can lead to mold growth, which is a major health hazard.
Wet, damp conditions create a perfect environment where mold can grow
and thrive. Mold will grow on water damaged walls, under a wet rug, or
anywhere remotely damp. Rashes, allergies, and fatigue are just a few of
the health problems that can be caused by mold - it can even lead to
intestinal bleeding. Therefore, it is essential that your house be
dried as soon as possible if it is wet following a flood or fire.
Fiction:
I don't see any mold so it can't possibly be the cause of my child's
constant illness with rashes and cold-like symptoms. Fact: Mold is not
always noticeable to the naked eye. Under carpets, inside your walls, and beneath floors are just a few out-of-sight places where mold can
thrive. The major cause of this problem is water damage. Mold could
certainly be the culprit if someone in your household is always ill
with no apparent explanation for it. As soon as possible, you need to have this
investigated.
Fiction: A fire leaves a lingering odor from
smoke that you can never get rid of. Fact: Smoke odor can be completely
eliminated through a number of methods. It might help a little to
simply open some windows and air out the home. However, it will require
the help of a professional to completely rid your house of the heavy
smoke following a fire.
The heavy smell of smoke can get
trapped in the heating and cooling system, as well as cling to walls
and wallpaper after a major house fire. Fire and damage restoration
companies can resolve these issues though a number of methods.
For
instance, a restoration expert may apply a special sealant that
prevents smoke odor or damage from seeping through fresh paint, which
they will apply to damaged walls after a thorough cleaning. To further
eliminate any and all traces of the noxious smoke odor, restoration experts have a very effective deodorizing technique.
Fiction:
It is very expensive to hire a fire and water damage restoration company for their services. Fact: Much or all of the cost to restore your damaged home
will be covered by the majority of insurance companies. Following a
home disaster, it is imperative that you speak with your insurance
company as soon as possible. You will be directed on how to proceed by
your agent or insurance company.
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