One of our carriers mentioned this topic the other day on LinkedIn and it got us thinking. Do our clients understand how much weight their roofs can hold? This will be very important in the winter months if we get heavy snow. Understanding how much weight (snow) your roof can handle can decrease the risk of damages and having to file a homeowner’s insurance claim. While it sounds like it would be a very difficult and mathematical task, don’t stress out yet, because it’s very easy to determine. Ok, so here we go. First, every roof is designed to handle about 20 lbs/square inch. Now, we must understand how to calculate how much snow is on the roof to determine how much weight is on it. The density of snow is important here. However, a rough guess will do. Here are the densities of snow and you can determine which one you think is most likely to be on your roof.
Read MoreWe came across a really good article today that talked about smart devices that will upgrade your home. Some were to increase security, such as video camera door bells and others were things that monitor your water. This got us thinking that we should write something about home improvements that will increase your home’s value while also lowering your homeowner’s insurance premium. Here are some ways to do just that!
Upgrade Security: installing a security system increase your overall home security. The size of the discount is based on the quality of the system.
The big question of whether renting or buying is better has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind these past few years. There is no easy answer. It depends on your personal goals. Rent and mortgage interest rates have been climbing since the pandemic so there are some considerations and questions you need to ask yourself to determine which on is right for you. There are three things to consider when considering and those are financial, lifestyle and personal goals.
No one wants to have to file an insurance claim, but let’s be honest, unforeseen events happen. One way or another, chances are that you’ll have to file a claim at least once in your lifetime. Here are some of our quick tips for filing a homeowner’s insurance claim most efficiently.
1. File claim immediately: the sooner you file, the sooner your insurance company can fix the damage and put money in your pocket right away to cover the cost of repairs needed
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