Emergency Board Ups After Fires

7/11/2021 (Permalink)

When a fire strikes your home or business, the first order of business is of course to put the fire out and guarantee the safety of the occupants.

Often, the second order of business is to secure the premises. Fires can be enormously destructive, blowing out windows and creating access points where none existed previously. Fire departments may also need to force entry into the structure to put the blaze out, which can leave windows and doors wide open after the job is done. 

In a situation like this, it’s important to get an emergency board up immediately. A board up is exactly what it sounds like - all of these breached access points are quickly covered in wooden boards to prohibit unwanted entry.

Even if a structure is totally gutted and you think that nothing of value remains, it’s important to secure it with a board up. The last thing you need is a lawsuit because someone was able to access your building and then got hurt.
If you need a board up, 24/7/365, call SERVPRO of West Seneca/Lancaster. We’re here to help.