Glossary of Fire & Water Damage Restoration Terms
Most terms and descriptions used by water and fire damage restoration contractors are fairly self-explanatory. However, the list of terms below should be of help when you’re communicating with the company you’ve hired.
anti-fungal action
Any action taken to prevent the growth and spreading of fungus, mold, mildew, and spores. This can include using solvents or chemicals as additives or barriers on building materials to prevent fungus growth.
Also known as: antifungal, anti-fungal treatment, anti-fungal prevention, anti-microbial protection
ceiling repairs
Water seepage and soot and smoke from fires can damage ceilings. Ceiling repairs often include removing damaged ceiling materials and replacing them with new materials.
damage assessment
The process used to determine the amount and type of damage to a property from water and/or fire
fire damage restoration
The process of returning a home or business to its original condition following fire or smoke damage. This process includes clearing the damaged materials out of the building, cleaning the remaining surfaces, and rebuilding any parts of the home or business that are too damaged to save.
Also known as: fire damage remediation, fire remediation, fire damage repairs
partial home reconstruction
Homes that have been damaged in fires or floods often require partial reconstruction, including new flooring, new ceilings, new drywall and new subflooring.
Also known as: partial remodeling, disaster repair remodels
particles of incomplete combustion
Waste particles produced after a fire. They come from ignited materials and can be toxic. PICs should be removed by fire and water damage restoration contractors for the continued health and well-being of your family.
Also known as: PICs, PIC
post-conditions
Problems that occur after homes and businesses have been damaged by fire or water. Some examples include off-gassing, heat stress, mold/fungus growth and water absorption. A good water and fire damage restoration contractor will help ensure these problems are repaired and don’t cause further damage to your home.
reconstruction services
Services that completely rebuild areas that are too damaged by fire or water to simply repair. These often include demolition or removal of badly damaged areas or rooms and a complete reconstruction from the subfloor to the ceilings.
structural damage repair
Damage to any part of a building’s structural support systems that may cause it to be weakened or unstable. Repairing this damage may include tearing out and replacing damaged areas or replacing a large portion of the structure.
water damage restoration
Repairing a property to the condition it was in prior to sustaining water damage. This can include immediate water removal; dehumidifying inside air; structural drying; mold mitigation or prevention; and rebuilding any irreparable walls, ceilings, floors or other parts of the structure.
Also known as: water remediation, water damage repair services
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