Homeowners Should Treat Winter as a Threat to Their Home
Released
on: November 3, 2009, 7:14 am
Author: InsuranceAgents.com
Industry: Real
Estate
Homeowners
in regions that receive the nasty end of winter weather should
listen up: a quality homeowners
insurance policy is essential to make it through the harsh
and brutal winter unscathed. According to an article recently
published on InsuranceAgents.com, homeowners should follow several
simple tips to make sure that their home stays protected and they
avoid having to file a homeowners insurance claim.
“Winter
also brings periods of heavy snow, ice, and other elements that
could endanger a home and force a homeowner to file an unwanted
homeowners insurance claim,” according to the InsuranceAgents.com
article titled, ‘Winter
Hazards and Homeowners Insurance.’ “With winter
rapidly approaching, you should be sure that your homeowners insurance
policy is adequate enough to hold up during any kind of winter-type
damage that could be sustained by your home.”
The
first tip that all homeowners should exercise is keeping their
sidewalks and driveway shoveled and salted as much as possible.
This not only avoids a liability suit if someone should accidentally
slip and fall but it also avoids a damage claim should a vehicle
slip and slide into the garage thanks to an unsalted driveway.
Also,
homeowners should do their best to keep their roof clear of snow.
Obviously, it isn’t necessary to shovel the roof every time
it snows but if the homeowner notices interior doors sticking
then that might be an indication there is too much snow weight
on the roof. It could lead to bigger and more expensive problems
such as a roof collapse if that snow isn’t dealt with promptly.
Lastly,
all homeowners should routinely check their interior pipes and
plumbing for leaks or any other irregularities. If they leave
for extended periods of time, such as on vacation, they should
have a trusted friend or loved one check them to avoid leakage
which could lead to costly damage.
But
most importantly, all homeowners should know their homeowners
insurance policy from the inside on out so they don’t file
a claim for an uncovered damage or loss.
Visit InsuranceAgents.com to learn more today.
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