Removal of Soot Deposits
Fire is one of the most destructive forces on the planet.
When properly used laser cleaning is the perfect solution for restoring surfaces which have been subject to fire damage. The laser will leave the underlying surface intact, but it will remove the soot build up that occurs during a fire. Surfaces suitable for the removal of soot, even if the soot has been on there for a long time, include: brick, concrete, glass, steel, cast iron, aluminum, chrome coating, natural stone, tiles and ceramics, most sorts of wood, and plaster.
Smoke damage Laser Cleaning
Smoke damage laser cleaning is a highly selective and precise method to remove smoke damage from various surfaces. We recommend using our highly trained laser cleaning technicians due to the technical nature of soot removal. When removing soot from wooden beams and other items, without the correct training, lasting damage can occur. Ideal for insurance companies, loss adjusters, councils, and major loss builders, this dry, non-contact laser technology efficiently eliminates soot from bricks, paving, painted surfaces, wooden and steel beams, and ornate decorative pieces.
Overcoming Soot Deposits
During a fire, soot can be deposited on almost all surfaces whether on internal or external brickwork, structural hidden woodwork, even behind plasterboard. We understand that the homeowner wants their property put back to a pre fire state, and without refitting, can often be impossible. Laser cleaning solves this problem. Soot deposits , whether on urban facades, statues, infrastructural structures, or industrial installations, pose a significant challenge. Traditional chemical cleaning methods for soot removal are often less effective and harmful to people and the environment.
The Ideal Soot Removal Technology
Laser cleaning perfectly meets the requirements for soot removal: it targets the thin, black soot layer effectively. Black soot absorbs the laser’s short, energetic light pulses, causing a rapid temperature rise and evaporating the soot, leaving a perfectly clean surface with no residual soot deposits.
Suitable Surfaces for Smoke Damage Laser Cleaning
Surface Suitability & Versatility to remove soot
Laser cleaning is effective on surfaces that can withstand moderate to high temperatures. Some plastics may be unsuitable for laser cleaning. The surface must also be visible and within reach. The heat primarily affects the soot, not the underlying material. Surfaces suitable for smoke damage laser cleaning include:
Brick
Concrete
Steel
Cast Iron
Aluminium
Chrome Coating
Natural Stone
Tiles & Ceramics
Wood
Plaster
Roughcast
& More