Structural Engineering + Windstorm Engineering = Peace of Mind

Why Do You Need a Windstorm Engineer for Your Structural Engineering?

Many people know they live in a high wind zone, and there will be special construction considerations when building. But most may not fully realize exactly what value a windstorm engineer adds to a building.

Every building is designed considering many factors, including location, size, height, roof slope, number of windows and doors, geometry, flood zone, and many more. Because so many variables affect the design, each building is designed based on its unique characteristics.

Many people think that because their neighbor’s house was done a certain way, theirs will be too. While there may be similarities, that scenario is unlikely unless the house is an exact duplicate.

Structural Engineering

Let’s Work on Your Project Together

With Aran & Franklin involved, your home or business can perform its best during the worst conditions

With Aran & Franklin involved, your home or business can perform its best during the worst conditions

We like to be involved during architectural design or shortly thereafter to have adequate time to perform engineering before a permit is needed.

Structural Engineering Services

Design wood structural framing for residential and small commercial structures

Design piling, pier and beam or slab on grade foundations

Design Steel and Concrete beams, columns, walls, floors

Design retaining walls and bulkheads

Design with specialty products – SIP Panels, Hebel Walls, ICF Walls, AAC

Coordinate with Post Tension slab designer when required

Windstorm Engineering – New Construction

  • Design structures to meet the state and local wind codes.

  • Provide specifications for construction.

  • Inspect structure during construction.

  • File paperwork with the state for a WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance to obtain windstorm insurance.

Windstorm Engineering – Post Construction

  • Assess structures that were built without design or inspections via non-invasive structural investigation.

  • Provide a plan for bringing the structure into compliance.

  • Perform minimal invasive forensics (in some cases.)

  • Inspect retrofits for compliance.

  • File paperwork with the state for a WPI-8 Certificate of Compliance to obtain windstorm insurance.