Fire damage is caused directly by direct exposure to fire (flames) or indirectly by high heat: Provided there is no total loss, there are burns, charring on the edges of the leaves and on the binding, and the paper dries out. As a rule, the fumes leave behind an oily, greasy film and a permanent acrid smell. We provide:

• Assessment of the affected materials with regard to type, extent and degree of damage
• Salvaging, packing and removal of the objects
• Cleaning of the objects, mechanical removal of visible deposits (as far as possible)
• Odour removal or reduction with ozone (as far as the target material permits)
• Assessment of the condition and damage and proposals for treatment
• If necessary, preparation of replacement or use media (analogue or digital)
• Execution of necessary restoration work
• Return transport and storage in the stacks