Tile Roof Wind Load Certification — Hialeah Gardens, FL

Replacing Your Roof in Hialeah Gardens? Florida’s strict building codes require that all roofing projects meet specific wind load standards, especially within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). If you’re installing a new tile roof, your project isn’t complete until you have a site-specific, engineer-certified wind load letter.

Oasis Engineering

7/4/20251 min read

Replacing Your Roof in Hialeah Gardens?

Florida’s strict building codes require that all roofing projects meet specific wind load standards, especially within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). If you’re installing a new tile roof, your project isn’t complete until you have a site-specific, engineer-certified wind load letter.

Oasis Engineering provides fast, reliable wind calculations and sealed engineering letters to ensure your tile roof complies with:

Florida Building Code (FBC) 2023 — 8th Edition
ASCE 7-22 Wind Load Requirements
Miami-Dade HVHZ Standards

🏠 Project Example: Tile Roof Certification — Hialeah Gardens

For this Hialeah Gardens property, the homeowner needed engineering documentation to approve a concrete tile roofing system. The project included:

  • Installation of Estate S Tile, a high-quality concrete tile suitable for hurricane zones.

  • Polyglass TU Plus Underlayment, a self-adhered underlayment system meeting NOA requirements.

  • Compliance with RAS 127 installation standards for roof tile systems.

📏 Our Engineering Process

Oasis Engineering provided:

Site-Specific Wind Calculations
We determined precise wind pressures based on property location, roof slope, and height:

  • Risk Category II

  • Design Wind Speed: 175 mph (HVHZ requirement)

  • Exposure Category: C

  • Mean Roof Height: ~12.5 ft

  • Required Pressures by Zone:
    ➤ Zone 1: –64 psf
    ➤ Zone 2: –85 psf
    ➤ Zone 3: –110 psf

Product NOA Verification
All materials were confirmed compliant:

  • Estate S Tile: FL NOA 22-0201.09

  • Polyglass TU Plus Underlayment: FL NOA 22-1221.01

Sealed Engineering Letter & Permit Package
We issued:

  • PE-signed wind load certification

  • Full calculations package

  • Product Approval documentation

  • Completed HVHZ Uniform Roofing Application

The client received a complete, permit-ready package, accepted by city officials to move the project forward.

🎯 Why Tile Roof Wind Certifications Matter

Uncertified roofing systems risk:

🚫 Permit rejections
🚫 Failed inspections
🚫 Compromised hurricane protection

Florida’s strict enforcement protects homes from high-wind damage, but navigating the codes requires expertise. Oasis Engineering simplifies the process with fast, expert-certified solutions.

Order Your Tile Roof Certification Today

Visit WindCalculations.com to:

✔ Order site-specific wind load letters for tile roofs
✔ Access PE-certified documentation in as little as 2 business days
✔ Ensure full code compliance with FBC, ASCE 7-22, and NOA standards

Trust Oasis Engineering for reliable, fast, and compliant wind certifications — proudly serving Hialeah Gardens and all HVHZ communities.