
How can smoke damage affect your home?
When various materials burn, the components of the smoke they produce may differ. If a substance includes chlorides (such as plastics or PVC), burning can release these in large amounts and travel with the smoke. Subsequently, these chlorides have the potential to deposit onto surfaces along with smoke particles.
- Within the first day: Grout is stained, bath fixtures and counter tops yellow.
- 3 – 5 days later: Painted walls may yellow permanently, and metal begins to corrode.
- Within 2 weeks: Carpet fibres will yellow permanently.
Acting swiftly is crucial when addressing the aftermath of a house fire, as delaying cleanup efforts can worsen the damage and impact.