How To Protect Your Home After a Fire

4/1/2021 (Permalink)

Home suffered a fire in San Diego, CA.

Protecting Your San Diego Home After A Fire

If your San Diego home has suffered a fire, it is important to protect the property from further damage. You can do this by being sure to board up and otherwise secure the property and beginning the restoration process as quickly as possible to minimize the likelihood of mold growth and other secondary damage.

Secure the Property
After the fire has been extinguished, the first step is protecting the property from wildlife, inclement weather and vandals. The following supplies often play a key role in securing homes affected by fire damage:

• Tarps
• Plywood
• Fencing

Tarps and plywood are used to cover and board up broken windows and other openings caused by the fire. Security fences are sometimes installed as an additional layer of protection to keep animals and humans from entering the property.

Restore the Property
After the emergency board-up and other security measures have been completed, it is time to begin restoring the property. An experienced restoration service is often an invaluable resource in getting your home back to pre-fire condition.
In most cases, there will be water from fire sprinklers, water hoses or other sources used to extinguish the fire. Such excess moisture can lead to mold growth within 24 hours, so it is important to dry it up as quickly as possible.
When everything is dry, either you or a restoration service needs to begin cleaning up the smoke and soot and making repairs to fire-damaged objects. Depending on your skill level, you may be able to do some repairs yourself. More delicate objects, such as antiques and electronics, generally need professional attention to be restored to pre-fire conditions.
A post-fire board-up and other security measures can protect your property from outside threats. Quick and thorough restoration can protect your home from secondary damage, such as mold growth, corrosion and structural issues, caused by fire and extinguishing efforts.