Thursday, February 14, 2013

Equipment Used By A Fire Damage Restoration Service

By Herman Waiverman


There are several different kinds of Fire Damage Restoration Service equipment that can be used by Dryfast Recovery Systems, LLC in restoring homes following fires. There can be quite a mess, not only from the fires themselves, but also from the efforts to put them out. The equipment used is appropriately chosen to suit each particular kind of problem.

A dehumidifier is one type of equipment that is commonly used. The humidity, or moisture levels, in your home are going to be elevated above normal amounts. This excess moisture in the air can actually stick to surfaces and create more trouble, creating ideal grounds for mold and mildew to thrive. Restoring services will use large dehumidifiers to remove this moisture.

An air scrubber, or purifier, is another machine that is commonly used. In the aftermath, the air in your home may be heavy and contain soot, dirt, and mold spores. Many restoring services will use the purifiers from the beginning of their cleaning until they are finished. In some cases, the purifiers may be left running for an extended period following the cleaning.

The company you hire may choose to use large fans, often called blowers or movers, particularly if there was a lot of water used to extinguish the flames. Commercial fans of various sizes are placed throughout your home, aimed at the wet areas. The goal is to dry the areas with sheet rock, carpeting, or hardwood before more damage occurs. Typically, the fanrun at the same time as the dehumidifiers and purifiers because they circulate so much air.

Flood pumps are particularly helpful for these services when there has been a lot of water used in the extinguishing efforts. Standing water poses not only a health hazard because it can be a breeding ground for bacteria, but it can also cause structural damage. The pumps are capable of soaking up this water so that the restoring can be done to properly dry things out.

An ozone generator is often brought in when there are excessive amounts of smoke, soot, and dust in the air. It works similar to an air purifier, but it operates at a larger capacity. The amount of dirty air it cleans in a period of time is greater than purifiers. There are also many models that add extra oxygen to the air it disperses, helping to clean the air faster.

Many cleanup services will provide ongoing care for a specific time period following the initial cleaning. If the company has the ability to operate as a general contractor, areas that have excessive damage can be repaired as well. Additionally, the company will often come back to check moisture levels and look for mold or mildew growth.

Although there will be different services offered by these companies, you will find one that best suits your needs and can get the job done. You may feel overwhelmed because of how damaged things are and want to choose someone quickly, but this is your home. It is important to choose a company such as Dryfast Recovery Systems, LLC that has a good reputation, employs experienced people, and can help you through each step that may come in the process with using a Fire Damage Restoration service.




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