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  • How Did A Small Kitchen Fire Cause So Much Damage?

    How Did A Small Kitchen Fire Cause So Much Damage?

    Fires have a way of causing an incredible amount of damage in a home, no matter how small. At Tri Span, we specialize in complete fire damage remediation to ensure that your Los Angeles County area home is brought back to the condition it was before the unexpected fire.

    The Overwhelming Smell of Smoke

    One of the first things you notice when stepping back into your fire-damaged home is the overwhelming smell of smoke. Even small isolated fires in the kitchen can send the smell throughout your Los Angeles home. Experiencing a fire can be traumatizing. It’s important to completely rid the home of the odor to avoid feeling re-traumatized at the smell.

    Soot and Grime

    The black soot left behind after a fire is grimy and greasy feeling. It can coat walls, ceilings, flooring, and your personal belongings. You need experts in fire and smoke damage remediation to clean the soot completely out of your Orange County home. It will require a combination of cleaning, repainting, and replacing fire and smoke damaged items.

    Water, Water Everywhere

    The fire department that shows up to put out a Riverside County house fire will use a ton of water to get the blaze quickly under control. It’s beneficial to minimize the fire damage, but it sets up your home for different problems due to water damage. You need to have the water removed fast to avoid mold.

    Replacing Burned Materials and Appliances

    The home will begin to look and smell better as the damaged items and materials of your San Bernardino County home are replaced. Your kitchen and home will begin to look as good as new.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact our fire and smoke damage specialists at Tri Span and we will come out right away to assess the situation. We offer the right solutions for homes throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino County area.[/su_note]

  • Why Does My Home Still Smell Like Smoke After Fire Repairs?

    Why Does My Home Still Smell Like Smoke After Fire Repairs?

    When you have experienced a fire in your Los Angeles area home and have hired professional repair services, you expect that your life can go back to normal. A lingering odor of smoke means something has been overlooked and you have not received true remediation of the problem. At Tri Span, we believe in making sure that every step is followed to alleviate the complete problem.

    Hidden Fire Damaged Material

    If you hire repair services to handle the aftermath of a fire, they may not find all of the materials that are damaged or choose to cover over some damage without realizing the odors will be left behind. You need to make sure that repairs are made by experts that understand the importance of being thorough in removing and repairing your fire-damaged Los Angeles County home.

    Carpeting and Drapery In Other Rooms

    The fibers of carpeting and drapery in rooms that were not directly impacted by the fire can still suffer from smoke damage. Your San Bernardino County home will remain smelling like smoke until these items are thoroughly cleaned or replaced.

    Smoke On Walls, Shelving, and Personal Items

    Smoke from a fire in your Riverside County home can also coat the walls, shelving, and seep deep into your personal items. Bedding, clothing, stuffed animals, and many other items can retain the smell of smoke without looking damaged.

    Clean the Air Ducts and Vents

    The smoke from a fire in your Orange County home will follow the “path of least resistance” route. It means your air vents and ducts are not out of the question when it comes to smoke infiltration. It will coat the interior walls and leave the smell behind. Have these surfaces cleaned to eliminate the odor.

    Remove and Change the HVAC Filter

    The filter for the HVAC system will become soiled completely from the smoke in the air from a fire. It’s often forgotten about until you restart the system and the odor permeates the entire home. Shut the unit down and replace the filter.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri-Span if you have experienced a fire and still have lingering smoke odors. We will investigate the problem and find you the most affordable solutions. We offer smoke remediation services to the entire Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside County areas.[/su_note]

  • What You Need to Know About Lead Paint

    What You Need to Know About Lead Paint

    It seems hard to believe that lead paint is still an issue since it was banned as a paint additive in 1978. Many Los Angeles County area homes have an existing problem that jeopardizes the health of anyone inhabiting these locations. Our lead paint removal specialists at Tri Span Inc are ready to help you find the permanent solution you need.

    Lead Paint Can Be On the Interior or Exterior of An Older Home

    Lead was an additive used to help quicken the drying process in both interior and exterior paints made in the mid-1970’s and earlier. Not every home that pre-dates the late 1970’s contains lead paint, but you need to understand that there is a risk. You will find as many homes in this era using lead-based paint as an exterior and interior cover.

    You Can Still Have Lead Paint Present with a Remodeled Home

    The purchase of a fully remodeled older home in Orange or Riverside County does not guarantee you that there is no lead paint present. Unless you are shown paperwork that a full lead removal was completed, the risk is there that lead paint is under some of the new materials and simply disguised. You should do a little investigating to get to the base materials and have any paint tested.

    Hidden Areas of Lead Paint Can Lurk In Closets and Cupboards

    Any older home in the Los Angeles area can have lead paint lurking in spaces that are not frequently used, or have a need for frequent repainting. The interiors of closets and cupboards are common to having the surface remain coated with lead paint. It will have to be isolated and professionally removed for the safety of you and your family.

    Trying to Remove Lead Paint Yourself Can Be Dangerous

    You can find a myriad of products advertised to remove lead paint, but trying to do this yourself can be dangerous. When lead paint is moved and removed, it flashes out dust that is highly toxic and easy for your body to absorb.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri Span Inc and get a free estimate for complete lead paint removal. We offer effective and affordable lead paint removal in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties.[/su_note]