Windstorm Requirement - Roofing Company Brownsville TX
Costal Cities
The City of Brownsville and other cities that are part of Cameron County are all within a zone that is considered a high wind zone. This changes the requirement of all roofing systems in order to meet TDI (Texas Department of Insurance) code. For Metal Roofing in Brownsville and surrounding cities a TDI Windstorm Certification is necessary for all types of construction including roof systems. Most insurance companies will require that you provide a windstorm certificate in order to cover you under a policy if you live in a high wind zone or near coastal waters.
It is extremely important that your Brownsville Roofer clearly understands and implements Roofing Systems that meet these requirements.
- Select a Roofing System that meets TDI (Texas Department of Insurance) code.
- Hire an engineering firm to provide a Windstorm Inspection.
- A WP1 form is filed with TDI and is searchable on TDI's database https://appscenter.tdi.texas.gov/windstorm/p/searchForAppl
- Engineering firm will review the approved system and inspect the property prior to commencing work to ensure the correct Roofing System is being installed.
- Roof System is installed per TDI Product Evaluation Code. You can find the exact code for your particular Roof System at the fallowing https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wind/prod/indexrc.html
- Once the installation is complete, Engineering firm will re-inspect the new Roof System for proper installation, code requirement and file a WPI-8 report that generates the Windstorm Certification.
Keep in in mind that this process will increase the cost of your new roof system. Engineering firms charge inspection fees based on roof system, size of roof and number of structures. Roofing Contractors also incur additional hours of labor to complete this process to comply with building codes.
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Metal Roofing Brownsville TX
Metal Roofing Brownsville TX
We offer Brownsville metal Roofing . Our Metal Roof Systems are highly customizable and will fit any need.
There is a range of roofing system and we can help you with all Metal Roofing Systems:
- Hidden Fastener Roof Systems - Hidden Fastener Roof Systems an extremely versatile and can be engineered to perform well in almost any situation. Done right, these Types of Metal Roof Systems can be installed in almost flat roof pitches and give your Roof Installer the flexibly to waterproof any detail. These types of Roof System offer some of the highest uplift wind pressure resistance and thus are the most suitable for Coastal applications. We have a Standing Seam Roof System for any application. We can provide Snap Lock Metal Roofing Prices upon request)
- Exposed Fastener Roof Systems - Exposed Fastener Roof Systems are fast to install and relatively inexpensive. However, these system are design for Roofs that have minimal detail and have sufficient pitch to ensure that the roof rapidly sheds water. More frequently, these Roof Types are being used in Residential applications. Originally these System were designed for agriculture and commercial roofing applications.
- Stone Coated Roof Systems - Stoned Coated Roof Systems are not new to the industry, they have been around for a number of years now. Increasingly they become accessible in various Panel Profiles appalling to Homeowners that are looking for a traditional looking Roof Systems but with the added longevity and strength of a Metal Roof System. These however are some of the most expensive Metal Roof Systems currently available in the market.
We are a preferred contractor throughout the RGV (Rio Grande Valley). We offer Metal Roofing in Brownsville. As roofing company Brownsville TX we install only the best range of roofing materials available in the market. We offer free estimates and free inspections. We will provide you with a free estimate in a timely matter.
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