For contractors & builders · ASCE 7-22 · HVHZ overrides built in

Verify the wind load before you buy

Check the design pressure and the product approval before the purchase order — so the submittal clears the first time and the crew never stops for a wrong window.

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Every U.S. ZIP
Design wind speed on tap
.xlsx
AutoCAD-ready schedule
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Enforceable HVHZ valueMiami-Dade & Broward FBC
Plain-language stepsNo engineer required
Permit-ready reportPDF + .xlsx schedule

The rejected submittal is the expensive part

Three job-site failures this calculator stops before they cost you money.

Verify before you buy

Confirm the product approval first

Match the rated pressure to the opening before the PO goes out

Order the window, then learn its approval falls short of the design pressure — that is a restock fee and a delayed close-in. Check it in seconds instead.

  • Enter the manufacturer and model; get an instant pass or fail against the required pressure
  • Catch an under-rated unit while you can still swap the order, not after delivery
  • Keep every approved product on file with photos and notes for the inspector
  • Hand the supplier an .xlsx schedule that drops into AutoCAD and your PO
One avoided re-order on a single opening usually pays for the whole subscription.
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No delays at inspection

The pressure the inspector checks

The enforceable HVHZ number, not just the base map value

In Miami-Dade and Broward the building official enforces the Florida Building Code value. Submit the base ASCE map number and you fail the desk review.

  • HVHZ counties: the calculator applies the enforceable FBC design pressure automatically
  • Wind-borne debris regions flagged so you spec impact-rated or shuttered openings
  • Right exposure category for the actual site — coastal, suburban, or open terrain
  • What you submit equals what the plans examiner is checking against
Get the value the jurisdiction enforces, so the desk review is a formality.
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A report a plans examiner trusts

Traceable math, optional PE seal, 24-year approval record

A black-box number invites pushback. Every coefficient on our report cites its ASCE 7-22 section, so the reviewer can follow it line by line.

  • 100% permit approval across 24 years of jurisdiction submittals
  • Each coefficient cites its ASCE 7-22 section — no math the reviewer can't trace
  • PE sign-and-seal available in all 50 states through our in-house FL P.E. and PE network
  • Export to PDF for the permit set and .xlsx for the schedule of openings
When a reviewer pushes back, your report has 24 years of approvals behind it.
Why builders trust it →
Design pressure by job address Product approval pass/fail Florida HVHZ overrides .xlsx schedule for AutoCAD PDF permit-ready report PE seal in all 50 states

From job address to approved order

Four plain-language steps. No engineering background needed.

1

Enter the address

Type the job's ZIP or address. The design wind speed and exposure come back instantly.

2

Add the openings

List each window, door, and shutter. The required pressure is calculated per opening.

3

Check the products

Enter manufacturer and model. Get a clear pass or fail before you cut the PO.

4

Export & submit

Download the PDF report and the .xlsx schedule. Hand it to the supplier and the building department.

Built for the way you build

General contractors

Vet supplier and product certifications before the buyout, so a wrong spec never becomes a change order mid-job.

Window & door installers

Confirm each unit's rated pressure clears the opening before install day — no callbacks for a non-compliant product.

Remodelers & restoration

Pull the right HVHZ value on a coastal retrofit and document compliance for the threshold inspection.

Storm-shutter & impact specialists

Show the customer the required pressure and prove the product meets it, with an inspector-ready paper trail.

Design-build firms

Run the numbers in-house during pricing so the bid reflects the real product cost, not a surprise upgrade.

Field & estimating crews

A guided workflow anyone on the team can run from a phone on site — no waiting on the engineer's queue.

Other roles: Engineers · Architects · Consultants

Why building departments wave it through

No paid testimonials — a verifiable 24-year track record.

100%
permit approval across 24 years of submittals
Since 2002
calculating wind loads — among the first tools on the web
All 50 states
PE sign-and-seal available through our PE network
Every ZIP
design wind speed by address, HVHZ value where it applies
100% cited
every coefficient traces to its ASCE 7-22 section
In-house P.E.
a Florida-licensed engineer behind the seal

Contractor FAQ

Do I need to be an engineer to use this?

No. The guided workflow asks plain-language questions about the job address and the openings, then handles the ASCE 7-22 math for you. Builders and field crews run it without an engineering background.

How do I check a window or door before I order it?

Enter the job address to get the required design pressure, then enter the manufacturer and model. The calculator compares the product's rated pressure against what the code requires and flags a clear pass or fail before you place the purchase order.

Will it give me the right HVHZ value in Miami-Dade and Broward?

Yes. For High-Velocity Hurricane Zone counties the calculator applies the enforceable Florida Building Code value rather than the base ASCE 7-22 map number, so the pressure you submit is the one the inspector is checking against.

Will the building department accept these reports?

Our reports carry a 100% permit-approval record across 24 years. Every coefficient cites its ASCE 7-22 section so a plans examiner can follow the math, and PE sign-and-seal is available in all 50 states through our PE network.

Can I get a window and door schedule I can hand to my supplier?

Yes. Export an .xlsx schedule that drops straight into AutoCAD and your purchase order, listing each opening, its required pressure, and the approved product — so the order matches the permit set exactly.

What does this save me on a real job?

Catching a wrong product before the PO avoids restocking fees, change orders, and a failed inspection that idles a crew. One avoided re-order on a single opening typically covers the subscription.

Can I try it before I subscribe?

Yes. The free wind speed lookup returns the design wind speed for any U.S. ZIP with no signup, and a 7-day full-access trial lets you run a live job from address to report before you pay.

Can I get the report stamped for the permit?

Yes. PE sign-and-seal is available in all 50 states through our in-house Florida P.E. and PE network. Florida residential work up to three stories is sealed in-house; out-of-state work is routed to a licensed engineer in that state.

Stop buying the wrong window

Verify the design pressure and the product approval before the order ships. Start a free 7-day trial — or run the free wind speed lookup on your next job address right now.

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