If your home has recently had a fire, cleaning up the damage and starting the repairs to restore your home back to its original condition will be a lot of work. One of the things that need to be done, is demolition. This is something that will expose structural problems and give you an opportunity to deep-clean any smoke-damaged items that have lingering smells. The following tips will help you deal with the structural problems and get rid of the smoke smells after a fire: 

Demolition of the Damaged Materials to Expose Structural Problems After a Housefire  

The first step in repairing your home after a fire will be doing the demolition. This process will include removing materials that have been damaged by fire, smoke, or water. The demolition will expose the structural woodwork that may have been damaged and allow you to do a deep cleaning of your home to get rid of any lingering smells of smoke. 

Inspecting the Problems With Chard Structural Wood Framing That Needs to Be Replaced  

Sometimes, the wood framing that is exposed during the demolition after a fire is chard. This means that some of these materials will need to be replaced if the structural integrity of the wood has been compromised. If the damage of the wood is just chard on the surface, sanding the materials and cleaning it with an odor-neutralizing product will help ensure it does not smell like smoke after the fire damage repairs have been completed.  

Problems With The Original Architectural Design and Updating Structural Elements to Meet Modern Standards 

The original architectural design of your home may also be outdated. Therefore, when you do the demolition and expose old wood framing that may not be up to date with modern building standards. It may also be a good idea to have a structural engineer to inspect your home and recommend repairs and improvements that could be done to update your home.  

Cleaning and Dealing With Smoke Damage When Framing Has Been Exposed After Demolition Has Been Done  

After the demolition work has been done, a lot of the work is dealing with the soot and smoke residue that has been exposed. This soot is the cause of lingering smoke smells after a fire. Therefore, you want to thoroughly clean the exposed surfaces to prevent smells after the repairs and restoration work has been completed. Clean these areas several times with odor-neutralizing commercial cleaners to ensure the smells of the fire are gone.  

These are some tips that will help you deal with the problems of structural damage and smoke smells after a fire. If you are ready to start with these repairs for your home, contact a fire damage repair service for professional help with the restoration work that needs to be done.