Types of Smoke That Can Occur at Your Business

2/12/2021 (Permalink)

When there’s fire damage, you need a professional commercial restoration company, like SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties, to make the damage “Like it never even happened.” Did you know there are different types of smoke that can occur at your business? Learn about what those types are.  

Types of Smoke:

Wet Smoke (Plastic and rubber) 

Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, and smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean. 

Dry Smoke (Paper and wood) 

Fast-burning, high temperatures; heat rises, therefore smoke rises. 

Protein Fire Residue (Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire) 

Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Fuel Oil Soot (Furnace puff backs) 

While “puff backs” can create havoc for homeowners, SERVPRO® franchise professionals can, in most cases, restore the contents and structure quickly.

Other Types (Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue) 

Special loss situations require special care.

Be aware of the types of smoke that can occur at your business. SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties’ heroes are trained to handle even the toughest of losses. If your home or business suffers fire or smoke damage, contact us to help make it “Like it never even happened.” Remember, we are always Here to Help.® Call us anytime: 573-339-1948.