Hudson Valley Agents Blog

A danger faced by homeowners during the winter is collapsed roofs due to the weight of accumulated snow. This is an even bigger risk during a continuous spell of blizzards. While your New York home insurance may cover the cost of repairs, you can save yourself the headache by clearing the snow off the top of your house between storms.

One option you have to help remove the snow from your roof is a rake. You may need to attach an extender piece to allow you to reach the roof. All you have to do is stand at the base of the house, put the rake up as high as you can reach, and pull the snow off. This method works best with one story homes since you stay on the ground.

For houses with multiple stories or a lot of snow built up, someone may need to climb on the roof – if you decide to do it yourself rather than have a professional do it, make sure you wear spiked shoes when performing this task to help prevent slipping due to lack of traction. Always start at the top and work down to avoid clearing an area repeatedly. Make sure you either secure yourself to something solid or work from a ladder that is held by another person at all times.

Sometimes New York is hit by a series of winter storms, making it impossible to clear the snow off your roof safely. During times like these, you can rest easy when you have the financial protection offered by a New York home insurance policy because you know that when Mother Nature causes damage that’s covered by your policy, you should have the means to repair it.

Image Courtesy of weather.thefuntimesguide.com.

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