Fight the freeze: Prevent winter water damage Freezing point opens up a wide variety of opportunities: ice skating, hockey, skiing…and water damage. No one wants to deal with a burst pipe or flooded basement. Cold winter conditions can make it particularly difficult to effect repairs once damage has been sustained. Fortunately, there are many ways… Read More
Winter loss control tips
Stop accidental water damage from fire sprinklers
Help minimize unexpected water damage from fire sprinklers Fire sprinkler systems are a crucial part of your loss prevention in the event of a fire – that’s a given. But what happens when your sprinkler system goes awry and leaks, or worse – goes off when it’s not needed? Here are steps you can take… Read More
Protect boilers in cold weather
How to protect boilers in cold weather with regular inspections and maintenance In most parts of the country, winter weather has struck. Icy roads, icy parking lots…there’s a lot to think about as a tribal business owner. Don’t forget your boiler system as well. Winter cold – especially freezing temperatures – can wreak havoc with… Read More
The hard, cold facts of winter loss prevention
Take steps now to assure your company’s winter loss prevention While autumn’s not over, winter has already descended in many parts of the country. It’s time once again to think about your winter loss prevention: what steps do you need to take to prepare for freezes, shorter days and winter storms? From slip, trip and… Read More
Preventing ice dams at your business property
Review these tips for preventing ice dams at the onset of cold weather An ice dam is a condition that develops when the warm air in a building melts the snow that is against a roof, leaving a pile of snow above the melt. The melted snow trickles into gutters and then refreezes. We’re passing… Read More
Tribal Risk Management: Winter Loss Control Tips
Prevent Costly Winter Freeze-Ups in Your Building Pipes As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the risk of freeze-ups in building pipes becomes a real threat. Whether it’s automatic sprinkler system pipes for fire protection, steam condensate returns or domestic plumbing, insufficient building heat can burst pipes and cause water damage to the building and… Read More