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Wet Smoke - Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
Dry Smoke - Fast burning at high temperatures.
Protein - Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs cause fuel oil soot.
Other Types - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.
Pretesting also allows the SERVPRO Professional to focus on saving precious items for you, and that is what really matters!
SERVPRO franchise professionals have
the equipment and experience necessary to handle the most
challenging situations. SERVPRO is THE one-stop water damage
treatment company whose franchisees can respond to 24-hour emergency
calls. Virtually all SERVPRO franchise offices nationwide are
equipped with hotlines to facilitate quick response to water damage
calls. Prompt action by experienced restorers makes a difference in
mitigating structural damage to property.SERVPRO franchise
technicians concentrate on safely drying, deodorizing and
disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged by water. Franchise crews
are available around-the-clock to help minimize water damage to
walls, floors and ceilings. The SERVPRO advantage combines our
franchisee’s professional know-how with state-of-the-art equipment
and products.
SERVPRO franchise professionals create effective drying situations. Dehumidification can save property owners, businesses, and insurance companies money in restoration and replacement costs, as well as the costs of downtime and delayed production schedules.
The dehumidifiers operated by SERVPRO franchisees have the power and capability of removing water and moisture from drywall, plaster, interior paint, cement floors, carpets, insulation, and basements. Drying time is reduced because SERVPRO restorers adjust the locations and types of dehumidifiers as drying conditions change. The results are exceptional and efficient.
Dehumidifiers selected for the SERVPRO franchise system are capable of reducing high humidity and moisture levels to normal levels quickly. Moisture that is not removed through extraction must be removed by dehumidification to prevent further permanent damage. Air is circulated over and under surfaces, causing the moisture to evaporate into the air.
Warmer air is capable of holding more moisture, so the warm, dry air from the dehumidifier collects the moisture from the air. The dehumidifier condenses the collected water vapor back into water, pumps it out, and continues to circulate dry air within the building.
SERVPRO franchise professionals
apply their understanding of how relative humidity, temperature,
vapor pressure, and air movement influence drying conditions. This
“know-how” is important for handling the moisture damage
efficiently. The unsurpassed quality of SERVPRO dehumidifiers and
the capable experience of SERVPRO franchise technicians combine to
handle any water damage situation. You'll see!
Intrusion of water into your home or place of business is an out of the ordinary event. This could result from broken water pipes or water heaters, sump pump failure or from long-standing leaks. Organic materials found inside a building, such as wood, paper, drywall, and some types of insulation, provide food sources for molds (given an adequate amount of moisture) to flourish.
A water damage, if left unattended for any period of time, may lead to mold growth. People may experience health effects associated with exposure to mold in damp buildings, according to a two-year study by the Institute of Medicine. These health effects may include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, congestion, aggravation of asthma, sore throat, or inflammation of the sinus.
Concerns are more likely to arise when "at risk" individuals are exposed to mold growth. "At risk" people can include immune suppressed or compromised individuals, young children, and individuals with chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma and severe allergies.
Dealing with MoldSERVPRO franchise professionals handle water damages every day. Prompt action is required to prevent new mold growth. If your property has sustained a recent water damage, it is vital to have the water removed and the structure dried promptly.
When excessive mold contaminates a building, remediators follow five principles in dealing with the mold:
Principle 1: Provide for health and safety.
Since moldy buildings
are associated with health problems, remediators protect the health
of workers and occupants. Some work practices prevent workers from
exposure as they disturb the mold during cleanup. Other work
practices prevent mold from spreading to occupied areas of the
building.
Principle 2: Document conditions and processes.
Remediators record
conditions in the building such as the extent of the contamination
and the amount of moisture saturation. Once remediation is
completed, an independent indoor environmental professional may
record that mold in the building is returned to normal conditions.
Principle 3: Control the mold contaminant at its source.
Work
practices aim at keeping mold contamination from becoming airborne
and then spreading from the source to clean areas. This reduces the
amount of airborne mold that workers are exposed to. It also makes
the process of removing mold more efficient.
Principle 4: Remove contamination.
Once mold has grown beyond
normal levels, the most effective solution is to remove the excess
mold contamination. This may be accomplished by physically removing
materials damaged by growing mold, by vacuuming excessive mold
spores into HEPA filters, and by damp wiping soiled surfaces with
detergent cleaning products.
Priniciple 5: Correct the moisture problem.
This is the key to
dealing with mold. Stop the source of moisture that initially
contributed to mold growth. Even the best cleanup efforts will not
keep mold from returning if a building continues to have moisture
problems.
Since the ventilation system is often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality, inspecting the ductwork should be the first order of business. In most cases, this system has been operating for some time without much attention. Dirty ducts can circulate odors, contaminates like mold, and irritating dust throughout your building or home.
Duct Cleaning Is Not Always the Best AnswerWhy waste money on unnecessary duct cleaning? SERVPRO franchise professionals can inspect your HVAC system and ductwork, and make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns. In circumstances such as after a fire, smoke, or suspected mold damage, duct cleaning is important in the cleanup process.
SERVPRO's System is Cost EffectiveUnlike the majority of duct cleaning services, SERVPRO franchise professionals use a Portable Ventilation & Air Duct Cleaning System to examine ductwork and make a clean sweep, removing years of dust and grime.
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A routine part of SERVPRO's professional service is inspecting the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit. Having a clean HVAC system and ductwork can potentially extend the life span of the equipment by allowing it to operate at peak condition, saving you money.
Carpeting and area rugs will need a deep-down thorough cleaning after a smoke or fire damage. Residue from smoke or soot will settle on the fibers and be ground in every time someone walks on them.
In most situations, SERVPRO will do a Showcase Method of cleaning to be sure your carpet is free of all smoke residue. The Showcase Method consists of gently agitating the carpet fibers with a machine that applies a highly-effective detergent and then rinsing the carpet with a top-of-the-line water extraction unit. As an added benefit, the carpet will also be deodorized, leaving a fresh scent.
Whether you require wall-to-wall carpet cleaning or restoration and cleaning of an expensive oriental rug, SERVPRO franchisees are specialists at cleaning all types of carpet fibers.
"Will my ceilings and walls ever be the same?" We hear this question frequently after a smoke or fire damage. There are no shortcuts to doing the job right. Using SERVPRO's recommended industry standard steps and materials, your ceilings, walls, and woodwork. Our franchises strive to restore to pre-loss condition.
Your SERVPRO franchise professional will pre-test to analyze the extent of the damage. SERVPRO franchises can save you money by expertly cleaning lighter soot without the expense of repainting. When there are higher concentrations of soot, SERVPRO franchise professionals can clean the area with specific techniques to prepare the surface for smooth repainting.
SERVPRO franchisees know you want the appearance of
your home returned to the way it was before the damage occurred,
like it never even happened.® Our franchisees
work to make sure the cleaning and painting can be done in a manner
that preserves the value of your home.
After a fire or smoke damage occurs, the odor will linger in the affected areas unless treated. The SERVPRO franchise professional is skilled in detecting and removing odors due to smoke, mildew, pets, urine, cigars, and more. We know that not every odor is good or bad. SERVPRO franchise professionals neutralize the odor that YOU consider to be unpleasant.
Odors can come from many different sources. Odors can require more than one method of deodorization. However, no matter what the odor situation, the same fundamental principles apply in order to deodorize.
At SERVPRO, we know that an odor is not REALLY gone until you tell us. However, we are confident our franchisees' techniques, equipment, and professional cleaning products will do the job!
607 Ludwick Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone 724-837-8830
servpro9007@verizon.net
SERVPRO OF GREENSBURG is a Fire and Water Restoration Franchise independently owned and operated by Fiato Enterprises L.L.C. Established in May 2003 with 3 Associates. We have successfully developed a reputation of providing 24/7 quick response to emergency services and quality work. Currently 18 Associates are dedicated to insuring that our customer is of the “Utmost Importance”!