Climate change: growing number of water damage claims

Climate change has a very real impact in many places around the world, including right here at home. This notably translates into rising temperatures, which are increasingly leading to abundant rainfall and extreme spring floods. Water-related damages have even become the leading cause of home insurance claims in Quebec.

That being said, climate disruption doesn’t explain all water damage. Many incidents stem from sewer problems, aging or deficient infrastructure, or the breakdown of certain sanitary appliances like water heaters.

THE SOLUTION FOR PLUMBING APPLIANCE BREAKDOWNS

Avoid unpleasant surprises by having Nowa 360 detectors installed in areas at risk of leaks. A leak will never turn into major damage; Nowa 360 detects the leak, sends a signal to the control panel, and in less than a second, the control panel triggers the closing of the electric valve installed directly on the main water inlet. No matter where it originates, the leak is stopped without delay, and the worst will never happen.

… AND IN CASE OF POTENTIAL SEWER BACKUP

In the event of high water levels in the sewer system, Aqua-Protec includes a balloon that automatically activates to block the water inflow until the situation returns to normal. Unlike commonly installed backwater valves, Aqua-Protec notifies the owner of the threat after creating a watertight barrier. Protect your belongings; discover the full potential of our systems! Contact us to discuss it further.

Source

Insurance Bureau of Canada, bac-quebec.qc.ca/en