Find The Uplift Force On Your Patio Column
This tool is provided by the Insurance Institute For Business And Home Safety (IBHS) as part of their FORTIFIED™ Home Program.
It solves for the uplift force on flat roof patio covers for a given wind speed, exposure & dimensions.
NOTE: Other forces such as lateral, snow, seismic & live/dead loads also need to be considered when designing a patio cover. ALWAYS consult a design professional BEFORE constructing any structure exposed to weather. This tool is for estimating purposes only.
See THIS ARTICLE on using these forces to determine the volume of concrete needed & porous roof surfaces (pergolas).
Here’s a glossary of terms.
Other FORTIFIED™ Technical Resources
FORTIFIED™ is a program by the IBHS that could qualify your home for insurance discounts when constructed and approved to one of their construction tiers.
Learn more from their Technical Resources Page or their FORTIFIED Home Page.
NOTE: This is an external calculator link – The link above is provided as a directory service only.
Use of the tool is at your own risk & is not affiliated in any way with Engineering Express.
We have no interest, receive no commissions, nor have any relationship with the destination website.
This tool is provided as a public service only.
Results are for estimation purposes only and are to be reviewed by a design professional before use.