Born in Naples, FL · 2002 · online since 2006

We were wind load before the cloud was

Founded in Florida the year the nation got its first statewide building code. 24 years later: a 100% permit-approval record and zero shortcuts.

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✓ In-house Florida P.E. ✓ Sign-and-seal in all 50 states ✓ Free public calculator
2002
Started in Naples, Florida
100%
Permit approval over 24 years
7
ASCE editions navigated
50 states
PE network for sign-and-seal
Florida-testedHVHZ & FBC every day
100% citedEvery coefficient to ASCE 7-22
Real P.E.In-house Florida engineer
Nationwide sealPE network, all 50 states

A first-mover story, told in plain facts

No hype. Just the timeline that built a 24-year head start in wind.

2002

Born in the storm zone

Started in Naples, FL — the same year Florida enacted the nation's first statewide building code after Hurricane Andrew.

2006

One of the first online

Took wind load calculation to the web while most engineers were still tracing contour maps by hand.

7 editions

Every standard since

Re-built the engine through 7 editions of ASCE 7, from 7-95 to 7-22. Subscribers stay on the current standard.

Today

Software plus a seal

An ASCE 7-22 calculator, an in-house Florida P.E., and a nationwide PE network for sign-and-seal in any state.

Why engineers stay with us

Three reasons that hold up under a building official's scrutiny.

The Florida edge

Built where the wind is worst

HVHZ and FBC are home turf, not an afterthought

Florida's code is the strictest in the country for wind. Designing under it daily means the hard cases are handled, not guessed.

  • Miami-Dade & Broward HVHZ velocity overrides applied automatically
  • FBC product approval logic (FL#, NOA) understood firsthand
  • Edge-strip rules that differ in Florida vs. the rest of the country
  • Wind-borne debris regions flagged before they cost you a permit
The toughest jurisdiction in the U.S. is where we cut our teeth — so the easier ones rarely surprise us.
Show your work

No black-box numbers

Every value traces back to the standard you can hold

An Engineering Report you can defend line by line. Each coefficient names its ASCE 7-22 section, so nothing is taken on faith.

  • Per-coefficient citations — point to the figure, table, or section
  • Verified value ledger behind the engine, not guessed inputs
  • .xlsx export ready to drop into AutoCAD and your calc package
  • PDF, CSV and print outputs formatted for a permit set
When an official questions a pressure, you open the report and point to the clause. The conversation ends fast.
Software + seal

An engineer behind the app

Real licensure, not a chatbot and a disclaimer

The software gives you the Engineering Report. When a project needs a stamp, a licensed P.E. handles that as a separate service.

  • In-house Florida P.E. stands behind Florida work
  • Nationwide PE network for sign-and-seal in all 50 states
  • Code interpretation help from people who read the standard, not scripts
  • One vendor from wind speed to stamped deliverable
Software output is an Engineering Report. The seal is a distinct professional service — clearly separated, never blurred.
Any device, always current

Modern web — not a desktop install

Open a browser on any device and you're working

WindLoadCalc runs entirely in your browser. Nothing to download, install, license to one PC, or keep patched — and it works the same on a desktop, a tablet on site, or your phone.

  • Any device — desktop, tablet or phone, no app to install
  • Always the latest ASCE 7 — updated instantly, never a version that falls behind
  • Always secure & future-proofed for the AI age, continuously maintained
  • Your projects in the cloud — start on one device, finish on another
Many wind tools are Windows-only desktop software you install and update by hand — some won't open on a tablet or phone at all. Ours just needs a browser.
Online since 2006 100% permit approval over 24 years 7 ASCE editions navigated Free public wind speed lookup .xlsx for AutoCAD In-house Florida P.E.

Who relies on us

Different jobs, same need: numbers a building department will accept.

Structural Engineers

Skip the repetitive ASCE 7 grind and get back hours per project — with citations you can stamp behind.

Architects

Wind pressures for a permit set without farming the work out. Verify glazing and door ratings during design.

Contractors & Suppliers

Confirm a product's pressure rating before you buy. Catch a compliance gap before it stalls inspection.

See the workflow for your role: Engineers · Architects · Consultants · Contractors

The track record, not the testimonials

Numbers we can stand behind — no paid quotes, no invented ratings.

24 years
in continuous wind load practice since founding in 2002
100%
permit approval across 24 years of Florida PE-stamped projects
Since 2006
on the web — one of the very first wind load calculators online
7 editions
of ASCE 7 navigated, from 7-95 through the current 7-22
In-house P.E.
Florida-licensed engineer behind the work, plus a 50-state network
100% cited
every coefficient traces to its ASCE 7-22 section — no black box

Straight answers

How long has WindLoadCalc been around?

It started in Naples, Florida in 2002 and has been on the web since 2006 — one of the very first wind load calculators online. That is 24 years of continuous ASCE 7 practice.

Can you provide a PE sign-and-seal?

Yes. Our in-house Florida P.E. seals Florida projects, and a nationwide PE network handles sign-and-seal in all 50 states. The software output is an Engineering Report; the seal is a separate professional service.

Why does being a Florida company matter for wind loads?

Florida enacted the nation's first statewide building code after Hurricane Andrew, and it remains the strictest for wind. Building under HVHZ and FBC rules every day means the hard edge cases are handled, not guessed.

How do I know the numbers are right?

Every coefficient in an Engineering Report cites its ASCE 7-22 section. No black-box math. You can trace any value back to the standard before you stamp or submit.

What ASCE editions do you support?

We have navigated 7 editions of ASCE 7, from 7-95 through 7-22, updating the engine each cycle. Subscribers always work on the current standard at no extra cost.

Is there a free way to try it?

Yes. The free public calculator looks up the ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for any U.S. ZIP, with Florida HVHZ overrides, and no signup required.

Does it work on a tablet or phone?

Yes. WindLoadCalc runs in your web browser, so it works on a desktop, a tablet on site, or your phone — with nothing to install. Many wind load tools are Windows-only desktop programs that don't run on mobile devices at all; ours works anywhere you have a browser.

Do I have to install or update any software?

No. There's nothing to download or install, and no updates to manage. You always work on the latest ASCE 7 in your browser — the engine is updated for you, instantly, at no extra cost.

Is it secure and up to date?

Yes. WindLoadCalc is a modern, continuously maintained web platform — always secure and future-proofed for the AI age, with your work saved in the cloud and the current ASCE 7 standard always in front of you.

24 years of wind. One report you can defend.

Put a 24-year head start to work on your next project. Start a free trial, or run the free wind speed lookup for any U.S. ZIP first.

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