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Since 2006 the nonprofit Clerkenwell Design Week has been exhibiting some of the best emerging talent from the UK and worldwide. The fair allows visitors to see a visual showcase of what they can expect to see in the future, whether that's through new designs, or innovations in technology or building. This event is important as it also allows creatives to collaborate with leaders across creative industries.

Clerkenwell Design Week is back, and it’s as exciting as ever! After three long, strange and disruptive years of absence, the show came back to life this week. And even though the London weather is usually warm and sunny in mid-May, we had rain, chilly winds and mostly grey skies—none of which dampened the spirits of exhibitors or visitors alike. Despite—or maybe partly because of—the long hiatus, this CDW featured more showrooms than ever before. For more detail, please refer to the info-graphic below.

Smoke damage is an aftermath of fire accidents that can cause physical and structural harm. The origin of destruction is not from the burning flames; instead, the smoke remains left after extinguishing the fire. If these residues of smoke are left unaddressed, it can cause significant disfigurement of the property. As a matter of fact, even the house parts that were not affected by flames can likewise be damaged when smoke unexpectedly lands in contact with these portions.

Smoke damage is a classification of fire damage. When a building is on fire and smoke is visible, the property owner should have the property checked for smoke damage. Smoke can also pour from vents when a fire has not penetrated the housing but rather damaged electrical wiring or appliances. In this case, smoke may be present in more than one location of a home or building. Even venting systems extending through neighboring properties may backfire and exhaust smoke into neighbors' dwelling units. Since these factors can extend beyond the source of fire damage and affect the entire structure of an affected property, it is important to determine how much and what types of residue are left by the smoke. For more details, please refer to the info-graphic below.

Smoke damage can be a serious event and there are health risks involved. Smoke removed from a home as quickly as possible is not only less likely to cause injury to humans, but also reduces structural damage caused by the influx of smoke into your home or business. Smoke damage can take months or years to accumulate if you don't deal with it quickly. Mould loves building on top of fire soot and can ruin most of your belongings within weeks of a fire if cleaned up properly.

The effects of Smoke damage are not just visible, but can be invisible as well. The key here is to always err on the side of caution and seek professional advice before deciding whether to stay or go after a fire. In many situations, you may be eligible for respite accommodation as well as short and long term housing should you decide to relocate after a fire. Be sure to read our tips below for further information on how to cope with smoke damage in your home. To conclude, smoke damage is a huge risk to all types of property and your home insurance policy will likely not pay for this out of the blue, regardless of how small the fire that caused it was. For more details, please refer to the info-graphic below.