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Many people try to save money by repairing home damage themselves but there are many reasons why fire restoration should be left in the hands of professionals. One of the main priorities is safety. As a fire restoration contractor, Nationwide Contracting specializes in fire restoration and the skills even among contractors vary making it near impossible for the inexperienced to repair a home themselves. So why should fire restoration be left in the care of professional contractors? First, no two house fires are the same. “Each home will have unique materials burnt in the fire. This creates duel threats of fire and smoke damage some of which may contain dangerous chemicals,” says Joseph Armato, founder of Nationwide Contracting. There are multiple forms of residues leftover after a fire. Each type of residue requires specialized training to clean. Types of residues after fires include: - Natural substance smoke residues
- Protein substance smoke residues
- Synthetic substances smoke residues
- Oil burner malfunction residue
Each form of residue should be cleaned by a specialist because forms of residue can mix and each form requires different sets of tools. According to Nationwide Contracting: “Even though homeowners can clean walls and scrub floors chances are the smell of smoke will remain. This is because particles can be absorbed into different areas of the house like walls, wood, etc. That is why special fire restoration experts should always be contacted to restore homes after a fire.” Another reason homeowners should use professional fire restoration contractors include psychological factors. “Many homeowners are in a rush to start cleaning up after a fire is put out but for safety reasons, homeowners should remain out of the house until they are told by a fireman or contractor a home is safe to enter. Seeing the damage left after a fire can be psychologically draining and overwhelming and often homeowners aren’t even sure where to begin with repairs,” says Nationwide Contractors. Being overwhelmed by fire restoration can be avoided by hiring experts. Fire restoration contractors like those at Nationwide Contracting can look for the immediate dangers left post-house fire. The contractors can identify what repairs are necessary first, such as structural damage, before any cosmetic clean-up attempts are made. “Professional fire restoration contractors are also a benefit because they frequently work with insurance companies and are a trusted source for insurance companies looking for a reliable estimate for repairs,” says Nationwide Contractors. For more on the values of hiring professional fire restoration contractors you can contact Nationwide Contractors at (914) 738-3013 or write to 292 City Island Ave, Bronx, New York 10464. Additional readings suggested: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/atf/
http://www.si-restoration.com/faqs/fire-damage-clean-up-faqs/
http://www.superpages.com/supertips/house-fire-restoration.html
http://www.nubilt.com/fire-damage-restoration-after-house-fire/
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