by Walter Lumpp
Sandblasting, properly done, can save
the property owner and insurance company
both time and money in insurance
reconstruction. As part of a three-step
procedure (sandblasting, odor treatment,
resinous sealer), it can also assist
in guaranteeing that the odors of a fire
will not become a future reminder of
the owner's loss.
The cleaning of heavy smoke residue
and char from structural lumber after a
fire can be a time consuming and labor
intensive operation. On the other hand,
if the smoke and/or fire damage is
extensive, and has seeped into cracks
and crevices which are difficult to reach
by hand, sandblasting might be a better
choice.
It's important to note, however, that
sandblasting is not a cure-all