Professional Technicians Have Advice For Your Home After A Fire

3/5/2021 (Permalink)

In Pompano Beach, if you have fire damage call us today SERVPRO of Pompano Beach (954) 970-4942.

Fire Damage In Pompano 

After a fire SERVPRO of Pompano Beach technicians may recommend a board up. Boarding up can be helpful if it will take time before the structure can be cleaned and rebuilt. An emergency board up involves affixing plywood to cover breaches in a structure. Broken windows or damaged walls are of primary concern, and wood may be used alongside tarps to protect a damaged roof. Here are several ways that boarding up can limit damage.

Keep Out Moisture and Debris

Boards can keep out external contaminants that could heighten the risk of secondary damage. Covering a breach can keep out the following sources of contamination or debris:

Animals

Rain

Tree branches and leaves

A homeowner should arrange for boarding up to take place as soon as possible. Timely mitigation can prevent damage from becoming more extensive or severe prior to cleanup and restoration.

Prove Mitigation Efforts to Insurers

Insurance companies require policyholders to do everything they can to limit damage, such as a board up and other mitigation measures. It is important to document the damage in photos or videos before taking any steps to limit or lessen the damage.

Limit Trespassing and Unauthorized Access

Trespassing is a major risk at a damaged structure. Foot traffic grinds soot into flooring and other building materials. Trespassers may also strip valuable components, such as metals, from a structure. Boarding up can help to limit losses.

An emergency board up will be most effective if it takes place as quickly as possible after flames have been extinguished. While a residence may be filled with contaminated water from fire suppression efforts, additional water and debris may otherwise enter and cause conditions to further degrade.

When a homeowner needs to board up a damaged home they can rely on a one-stop shop for fire damage mitigation and restoration services, SERVPRO of Pompano Beach (954) 970-4942.