Beaumont Roofing 1950s Plank Decking in Port Neches: What the Inspector Looks ForPROBLEM
Many Port Neches and Groves homes still have 1x board roof decking. Here's why that matters for a windstorm-spec re-roof and what gets priced separately.
Metal on the Second Re-Roof: Why Calder Avenue Keeps Changing ColorMATERIALS
Why so many second-generation roofs on Calder Avenue and in Old Town Beaumont are going metal, what it costs relative to shingle, and how WPI-8 inspection applies either way.
Vinyl Siding in Jefferson County: Rating, Heat and the InspectionMATERIALS
What a whole-wall vinyl re-side means for the WPI-8 in Jefferson County, why west-facing walls warp first, and a Port Arthur rental-house example.
Rita's 112-Knot Gust at Port Arthur: What It Means for Your RoofLOCAL
Hurricane Rita clocked 112 knots at Port Arthur. See what that means for shingle wind ratings in Groves and Port Arthur, and how to check your own roof.
No Certificate on File: Selling a Post-Rita Roof in BeaumontPROBLEM
Buyer's title company can't find a TWIA certificate for your Beaumont roof? Here's how the search actually works and what happens when the roof can't be certified as-is.
TWIA's "Significant Repair" Rule: What Needs a WPI-8 in BeaumontREGULATION
Not every roof repair in Jefferson County needs a windstorm certificate — but "significant" is the inspector's call, not yours. Here's how that line actually falls.
WPI-8, WPI-8-C, WPI-8-E: What Each Beaumont Roof Certificate MeansREGULATION
Confused by the letters after WPI-8 on your Beaumont roof paperwork? Here's what WPI-8, WPI-8-C and WPI-8-E actually mean, and how to look yours up.