Buying a Home in a Fire Zone While California and other western states may get the most media coverage for their wildfires, it’s actually the southern United States that led the country in homes destroyed by wildfires in 2016. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) there were more than 67,000 wildfires in the Read more about Buying a Home in a Fire Zone[…]
Passer-by alerted occupant of fire in roof’s eaves BEND, Ore. – A fire that broke out in the roof area of a two-story log home west of Bend Thursday evening caused about $50,000 damage before crews could stop it, officials said. A passer-by noticed smoke coming from the roofline of the home in the 16000 Read more about Fire causes $50,000 damage to log home west of Bend[…]
Prevent Fire Damage from Space Heaters The risk of home fires rises during cooler weather, but it can be a threat year-round. From space heaters placed too close to flammable materials, to forgotten stove burners left on and unattended, there are a number of potential fire dangers in the average home. The good news is Read more about Fire Home Safety Tips and Facts[…]
General Cleaning Techniques Smoke and soot can penetrate paint, carpet, upholstery and clothes. Carpet can be deep cleaned and clothes can be taken to the dry cleaner. However, properly restoring walls, structures and objects is a different story. Here’s a look at some general cleaning techniques that all Restoration Company’s should be using: Personal protective Read more about Fire Damage Restoration: Anatomy of a House Fire Part 2[…]
Colorado Family builds Green Home after Fire A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate. Instead of going the traditional route, they took the opportunity to build their green dream home. Colorado architect Renée del Gaudio and her family were camping when they heard the news. Read more about A Green Home Emerges After a Fire[…]
A New Technique for Fire Damage Restoration Having part of your home on fire is something you never want to face. However, statistics show just how often this can happen. Nearly 370,000 home fires occur each year according to the National Fire Protection Association. The estimated costs for this were close to $7 billion in total property damage. Many Read more about Effective Use of Hydroxyl Radicals for Fire Damage Restoration[…]