Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration™
Like it never even happened.®
| SERVPRO® of Northern Rhode Island (RI) |
401-949-9955 |
| SERVPRO® of The Attleboros, Massachusetts | 508-223-0505 |
| SERVPRO® of Southern Worcester County, MA | 508-234-3399 |
RESTORATION:
» Fire & Smoke Damage
» Soot Damage & Puffback
» Water Removal
» Dehumidification
» Mold Mitigation
» Storm Response
» Move Outs
» Contents Restoration
» Electronic Equipment
» Inventory Service
CLEANING:
» Air Ducts & HVAC
» Biohazard & Vandalism
» Carpet & Upholstery
» Drapes & Blinds
» Ceilings & Walls
» Artwork & Books
» Deodorization
Soot Damage & Puffback
SERVPRO Restoration Services
Although smoke and soot may seem identical, experienced professionals recognize the important differences. The appropriate emergency action can help in restoring walls and furnishings damaged by soot in a timely manner.
Puffback
There are times when there is damage similar to a fire as a result of smoke, or damage from a “puffback,” or from an oil furnace malfunction. These damages leave smoke residue, soot and odor.
Most people have never heard of a puffback. A puffback, or delayed ignition, occurs when your furnace or oil burner malfunctions. Atomized oil is delivered to the combustion chamber but is not immediately ignited. In the more severe cases, when the oil finally does ignite, it causes an “explosion” in the firebox, which rapidly fills up your basement with smoke. The color of the smoke can range from dark gray to black, depending on how much soot has been shaken loose from the burner. If it is not attended to quickly, the smoke and soot can spread throughout your entire home or building. More often than not, however, a puffback occurs gradually, over time, before you ever realize your furnace or burner is malfunctioning.
Our restoration professionals will promptly come out to inspect the damage and determine the scope and a plan of restoration to immediately begin to restore the affected property. For soot and puffback damage restoration in northern Rhode Island (RI) and southern Massachusetts (MA), contact SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island today!
