Travelers Identifies Top Causes of Springtime Home Damages
24 March 2015 - 12:36AM
Business Wire
Offers Tips to Help Protect Property
Travelers (NYSE: TRV) has identified some of the top causes of
springtime property damage to help consumers protect their homes as
the seasons change. According to Travelers claim data from
2012-2014, damage from the combination of hail, windstorms, and
sewer and sump pump backups occurs more frequently in the months of
March through May than any other time of year.
“Several problems homeowners contend with this time of year are
related to snow melting and spring storms,” said Jim Gustin, Senior
Property Specialist, Risk Control, Travelers. “Advance planning and
routine home maintenance can help lessen the effects of these
weather events.”
To help prevent potential damage, Travelers recommends taking
the following steps:
- Routinely maintain the trees around
your home, including pruning tree limbs within 10 feet of your
home.
- Retrofit soffits to help ensure they
remain in place in high winds.
- Strengthen doors and windows by
installing reinforcing bolt kits at the top and bottom of
them.
- Repair damaged gutters and downspouts,
and ensure water can drain away from your foundation. Clear
exterior drains and gutters of debris.
- Inspect sump pumps and drains regularly
to ensure proper operation. Check your sump pump battery backup to
ensure it is working properly.
Homeowners policies do not typically cover damage caused by
water entering or seeping into the basement. Travelers encourages
individuals to speak with an independent insurance agent about
whether coverage is available for water backup or sump discharge or
overflow.
For more information on general spring maintenance, and how to
help protect your home, please visit
www.Travelers.com/prepare-prevent.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider
of property casualty insurance for auto, home, and business. A
component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of
approximately $27 billion in 2014. For more information, visit
www.travelers.com.
Media:The Travelers Companies, Inc.Nicole Guzzardi,
860-277-0836nguzzard@travelers.com
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