Fire and Smoke Damage
Our environmental team recognizes the dangers that remain after a fire, and are equipped to ensure your team is safe.
After a fire, your building may be contaminated by char, black carbon/soot, and ash. By testing for the presence of analytes of interest, Farmer Environmental can provide vital information on the extent of the damage done by fire. These results can be used for cleaning assessments or insurance claims.
Know the Facts
- Char is defined as a particulate larger than 1 μm that is made by incomplete combustion. Carbon is often a predominant component in char.
- Ash is characterized by pyrolyzed material from the combustion of char. Ash is mineral-based and loaded with elements such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and more.
- Soot is a submicron black powder produced as a by-product of combustion or pyrolysis. Black carbon/soot is the black material emitted from gas and diesel engines, coal-fired powerplants, and sources burning fossil fuels.
These three effects of fire and smoke damage can cause several health problems, such as respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, congenital disabilities, and more.
Testing
Farmer Environmental Group provides fire and smoke damage testing to protect you and your environment. By air sampling and surface sampling, our team tests for the residues of analytes of interest.
Surface sampling can be done through:
- Alcohol prep wipes
- Microvacuum
- Bulk samples
- Tape lifts.
We also offer air sampling in the form of:
- PVC pre-weighted cassettes
- Zefron CSI cassettes
- Zefron Air-o-cells
- MCE cassettes.
All of the above have advantages and disadvantages, but Farmer Environmental Group ensures that we will conduct sampling most beneficial to you and your building space.
Fire and Smoke Damage Projects
Emergency Abatement in Rockport
Farmer Environmental Group performed an emergency abatement in a building in Rockport, Texas, after water damage occurred from a toilet overflowing. In the picture, you can see the drying process with drilled vent holes in the wall.
Vacant Building Abatement in Houston
Our team of licensed professionals conducted an asbestos assessment and abatement in a vacant building in Houston, Texas.
Hurricane Laura
Following Hurricane Laura’s aftermath, our team traveled to Lake Charles to do extensive environmental testing near Louisiana’s southwestern border.
Mold Found In Break-Room
Farmer Environmental Group’s Houston location received a complaint of a water leak in a commercial building break-room. Our licensed team of professionals identified a mold concern that will require remediation during our assessment.
Asbestos Inspection at Mall
Asbestos Inspection at Mall February 22, 2017 Farmer Environmental Group inspected a clothing store in a mall located in Waco, Texas for asbestos-containing building materials. The purpose
Clean-Up from Severe Flooding in Louisiana
Projects Clean-Up from Severe Flooding in Louisiana After the severe flooding last week in Louisiana, Farmer Environmental Group was dispatched to the Baton Rouge area
Thermal Investigation at Surgical Center
Projects Thermal Investigation at Surgical Center Farmer utilized a Flir (E5) IR camera to conducted a thermal investigation of a surgical center that was impacted
Asbestos Abatement Completion
Projects Asbestos Abatement Completion Asbestos Abatement Completion: After the Farmer Environmental Group State Accredited Air Monitoring Specialist has completed a final visual inspection of the
Lead & Asbestos Inspection in Houston
Projects Lead & Asbestos Inspection in Houston Farmer Environmental Group has successfully completed a lead-based paint inspection and an asbestos-containing materials survey of three buildings
LEED IAQ Survey
Blog LEED IAQ Survey Farmer Environmental Group has successfully completed a New Construction LEED IAQ survey of a commercial building in Central Texas. The purpose
Lead Inspection
Projects Lead Inspection Location: Galveston, TXProject: Lead InspectionManager(s): Andy Sanchez and Ali Berezin Farmer Environmental Group, LLC (“Farmer”) inspected the 600-foot vessel (the ‘Site’) located in Galveston,
Protect Yourself from Mold
Blog Protect Yourself from Mold Mold may be present after an extended amount time of standing water in a home or building. Be alert for