*CRITICAL NOTICE FOR TEXAS COASTAL RESIDENTS who become members*

Exterior Structures either constructed or improved in alterations or cladding products (including roofing, siding, windows, doors, garage doors, decks, stairway or walkways, pergola, porch cover, shutter systems and new build projects and many more) within certain Texas designated Windstorm Catastrophe Areas require certification for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) for eligibility must obtain a Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8/WPI-8-E) Certificate. Windstorm inspections are performed by inspectors during construction through AQI Texas licensed professional engineers who can approve projects as per IRC/IBC codes. LITDZ can recommend an experienced AQI engineer based where your project is located. Members are advised to check with DJ "The Iceman" Freeze via email or schedule a video meet to help find one. LITDZ assumes no responsibility if an AQI Engineer that was not referred by LITDZ is being used for failure to obtain required windstorm certifications as required."

"DISCLOSURE: This site features, to its paid members only, a paid sponsored directory of contractors and vendors who pay a fee to be featured on this list and only to be featured. Read our full Terms of Use...LITDZ provides this list and a referral for an AQI Engineer(s)/Inspector(s) to its paid members for informational purposes only. While we vet contractors & vendors upon entry, LITDZ does not in any way endorse, warrant, or guarantee the work, product or service quality, or current licensing, insurance, or regulatory compliance of any listed contractor or vendor. Members should do their due diligence in checking for all the aforementioned .

Living in the Danger Zones Annual Membership

$16.58/month

(Billed Annually)

Join
  • Living in the Danger Zones Annual Membership Benefits
  • - Members-Only Contractor & Service Provider Directory
  • Access participating contractors and service providers who have completed Living in the Danger Zones directory screening requirements.
  • - Windstorm Education & Member Resources
  • Access educational information covering Texas windstorm topics, TDI/TWIA, WPI-8 certification, AQI inspectors, project documentation, contractor questions, products, and other property-related subjects.
  • - Qualifying Project Support at No Additional Charge
  • Members who hire a participating contractor or service provider from the directory for a qualifying project may receive project-related one-on-one consultation support at no additional charge. Project verification, scheduling, availability, and reasonable-use requirements apply.
  • - Property-Owner Project Guidance
  • Get educational guidance to help you better understand contractor coordination, project documentation, product requirements, certification steps, inspections, and other issues that may arise during a qualifying project.
  • - Standalone Technical Consultations Available Separately
  • Members and non-members may book a Property & Windstorm Technical Consultation for $75 per 30-minute session for standalone questions not connected to a qualifying directory project, including product requirements, design pressures, certification questions, product selection, and other property-related topics.
  • - Get Answers Consultation
  • Access the complimentary 15-minute Get Answers Consultation to help identify the appropriate Living in the Danger Zones resource, questionnaire, consultation, or next step for your situation.
  • Directory screening is not an endorsement, warranty, or guarantee of workmanship, qualifications, licensing, insurance status, code compliance, or future performance. Membership benefits are subject to the Living in the Danger Zones Terms and Conditions.