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When Should I Call an Engineer
If you are planning a project that requires the input from an engineer they should be consulted early in the project. Your first call should be to...
Can I Use plywood Clips to Install Storm Covers?
Until very recently, the plywood clips used to install plywood covers on windows were not permitted for use by TDI. TDI has recently updated their...
I Want to Re-roof, New Siding etc. Can I Do The Work Myself?
The short answer is yes, you can do the work yourself. Some jobs can be done easily by the homeowner and do not require a recertification. Simple...
How to Use the TDI (Texas Department of Insurance) Website
There is a considerable amount of information available to the consumer on the website of the Texas Department of Insurance which I will refer to as...
How Do I Get a Certificate?
There are two basic methods of securing a certificate for a project or construction. One is for construction not yet started or currently in...
Do I have to use a Windstorm Engineer
It is not necessary to use a Windstorm Engineer for most repair or construction projects. The Texas Department if Insurance (TDI) maintains offices...
Complete Construction
If, for whatever reason, your construction is complete, but you were not provided a windstorm certificate all is not lost. There is a process that...
Avoiding Pitfalls
Any significant change to your house is expensive. Our goal is to minimize the likelihood of errors or poor construction methods causing unexpected...