✅ Front Door Wind Load Certification — Coral Gables, FL

Need a Wind Load Letter for Your Front Door Replacement?

If you're replacing a front door in Coral Gables or any High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) area of Florida, the City requires site-specific wind load certification to approve your permit.

At Oasis Engineering, we specialize in providing fast, reliable, engineer-stamped wind calculations and compliance letters to help you meet the strict requirements of the Florida Building Code (FBC) 2023 — 8th Edition and ASCE 7-22 standards.

🏡 Project Example: Front Door Replacement in Coral Gables

For this project, our client needed to replace their front door with a hurricane-rated assembly but was informed by their municipality that they could not proceed without:

✅ A signed, sealed engineering letter confirming wind load compliance.
✅ Site-specific wind pressure calculations based on location and exposure.
✅ Documentation showing the product exceeds required design pressures for HVHZ zones.

📏 Our Engineering Solution

Oasis Engineering provided:

• Site-Specific Wind Calculations:
  Using ASCE 7-22 and FBC 2023 methodologies, we determined that the required pressures for this Coral Gables property were:
  ➤ +66.71 psf / –72.63 psf for Zone 4 components and cladding.

• Product Review:
  The selected Premium Estates solid swing-out wood door, approved under Florida Product Approval FL15498.2-R4, was verified to exceed required pressures with ratings of:
  ➤ +75 psf / –83 psf.

• Certified Engineering Letter:
  A stamped, PE-signed letter was issued confirming the door assembly meets or exceeds the wind load requirements for HVHZ zones like Coral Gables.

• Full Permit Package:
  Supporting calculations, Florida Product Approval documentation, and manufacturer installation instructions were provided for seamless permitting.

⚡ Why Wind Load Letters Matter

In HVHZ areas like Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, strict enforcement of wind load compliance protects homes from hurricane damage. Replacing exterior doors without proper certification can lead to:

🚫 Permit denials
🚫 Failed inspections
🚫 Insurance complications

Oasis Engineering helps you avoid delays with fast, reliable engineering support tailored to your project.

🎯 Get Your Wind Load Certification Today

Ready to replace your front door or other exterior components?
Visit WindCalculations.com to:

✔ Order your site-specific wind load letter online
✔ Access engineer-certified documentation in 2–3 business days
✔ Ensure full compliance with FBC 2023 and ASCE 7-22 requirements

Trust Oasis Engineering for peace of mind, compliance, and expert support — serving homeowners and contractors throughout South Florida.