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Soot Damage: Open Rooms vs. Closed Rooms

When it comes to fire safety, there are a variety of reasons that you should keep your bedroom door closed at night:

• Slow the spread of flames
• Reduce toxic smoke
• Improve oxygen levels
• Decrease temperatures

Outside of safety reasons, keeping the doors shut have damage benefits as well. This homeowner in Holland, MI experienced a house fire that resulted in heave smoke/soot damage. One of the bedroom doors were open and the other was closed. The room that was open experienced heavy soot damage, where the room that was closed required very little work. The ability to contain damage to a specific area often results in a less extensive restoration project. Keeping your doors shut can help save your life and save you money should you experience a fire!