Flat Roof Wind Uplift Calculator: Estimate Wind Load Risks

Protect your investment from extreme weather by understanding the forces acting on your building. Based on my 33 years of experience managing flat roofs through brutal Canadian chinooks and UK storms, I’ve seen how wind uplift can turn a small leak into a catastrophic failure. This tool estimates the specific uplift forces on your roof’s field, perimeter, and corners, helping you identify if your current attachment system meets modern labour and safety standards.

Wind Load Calculator

Estimate uplift forces using regional Canadian building code data or custom wind speeds.

Building Details

Location & Exposure

m/s - Leave blank to use regional defaults

Wind Load Analysis Results

-- Field Uplift (psf)
-- Perimeter (psf)
-- Corners (psf)

Risk Assessment