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Advanced Architecture & Planning LLC
Architect & Planning
4929 S. Indian River Drive
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 (772)631-5709
Applied Wind Pressures Certification:
September 15, 2020
Bill Laprade
Glass Professionals,
Stuart, Florida
Cell: 772-745-3459
Project: Goldman Residence
9900 S. Ocean Dr #1107
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Dear Mr. Laprade:
For the above address, the (3) replaced PGT Industries single hung windows, Series SH-5500, the minimum
required wind pressures below are based on FBC 2017 wind load calculations. The applied wind pressures are
as follows per the proposed replacement glazed unit for Exposure D, 110 feet in height: (NOA: 20-0401.03):
Series: Door or Window: Wind Zone: Applied Wind Pressure:
SH-5500 30.9”x49.5” 4 +67.5 / -88.6psf;
SH-5500 35.9”x62.0” 4 +64.9 / -86.4 psf;
The mullion joining the two SH-5500, by PGT Industries, NOA 20-0406.03 tributary loading meets above
applied presuures tranfered from those windows.
In reviewing respective NOA for the above windows, the calculated respective design pressures are less than
the respective allowable pressures of +70/-110psf, and as such is acceptable to this office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at any time.
Thank you,
Raymond Chladny, B.arch.Sc., M.arch,
AIA, NCARB, Lic.#: AR-0017475