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Elkhorn Charred Joists in a Basement?

Quite often, as depicted by the Before Photo, the visible effects of a fire can take on many faces. Soft, raw lumber constructed as floor joists, was scorched from the heat and oily rags that were not stored safely. The cleaning technique that we would use in a case like this is called "Ice Blasting." A machine that directs dry ice pellets at the burnt surface will erode the charring down to the clean, undamaged wood. This methodology is truly green in nature since no chemicals or other resources are needed for the fire damage restoration. The pellets chafe and rasp away the blackened surfaces and then sublimates into the air leaving only the scraped off debris on the floor. Air scrubbers can then pluck the dirty airborne particulates as the affected area is transformed. With cutting edge equipment and training, turn to SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest for any water, mold, or fire damaging events to your home or business.