Try Elevate’s Free Wind Calculator and Eliminate the Guesswork
The Elevate Wind Calculator is a free, project-based engineering tool designed mainly for commercial roofing contractors, consultants and specifiers. Its job is to help you figure out how wind will affect a specific roof system, and what you need to do to build it correctly.
Once you input project details (location, building height, exposure, etc.), the tool generates:
1. Wind pressure values
- Calculates expected uplift pressures across the roof (field, perimeter, corners)
- These values are used to determine how strong the system needs to be
2. Roof system recommendations
- Helps identify tested roof assemblies that can handle those pressures
3. Fastening patterns
- Provides specific fastening layouts (for mechanically attached systems)
- Ensures the roof meets manufacturer requirements
4. Downloadable report
- Creates a report you can:
- Share with engineers
- Use for submittals
- Reference during installation
All of this is based on the data you enter, so accuracy matters.
Try the free calculator today!
