Commercial and residential property owners have been warned to check their roofs ahead of anticipated snowfall.
Insurance giant Aviva said that considerable damage was caused to several properties during the heavy snow last year and that property owners should check their roofs now for cracking, splitting or twisting in the joints, beams and girders so as to avoid any potential damage.
Alistair Smith, property risk manager at Aviva, said: “Last winter, saw the coldest and most severe snow conditions in three decades, with no time for the repeated snow falls to melt. This meant a build-up of layers created immense pressure on roofs and, in some causes, caused considerable damage to property and to the day-to-day running of businesses.
“By ensuring that maintenance schedules are in place and employees are on the lookout for tell-tale signs, property owners can reduce the likelihood of damage to property and business interruption caused by heavy snow this winter.”
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