Insulation Removal Following A Fire

12/18/2020 (Permalink)

The insulation removal machine collects and discards building insulation quickly and effectively.

One of the biggest challenges in fire and smoke restoration is deodorization. Smoke and soot have a tendency to linger especially when the damage is not mitigated or treated properly. There are several different stages when restoring a property that has experienced a fire. Each fire is a bit different but removing the odor from the property is always one of the most difficult steps.

Removing charred or smoke damaged building materials is one of the first steps in the process. Flooring, drywall and lighting all have the potential to be removed when damaged, as well the buildings insulation. Insulation is soft and very porous which makes it a prime candidate to hold smoke odor following a fire. The three main types of insulation are fiberglass, foam and cellulose. Cellulose can be very difficult to remove properly due to its form. 

SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties possesses a machine specifically designed for blown-in insulation, such as cellulose, to be removed on a large scale quickly and effectively. This large vacuum-like unit is equipped with a 19 horsepower motor and large flexible hoses that can reach even the tightest attics, rooms or crawlspaces. The machine collects and discards the insulation with ease, taking with it odorous smoke and soot residue that may be trapped within its fibers. 

Just another way SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties utilizes industry leading products and equipment to solidify itself as the leader in fire & water cleanup and restoration!