Bigger Glass = Bigger Force

Understanding the Force Multiplier

Wind pressure is measured in PSF (pounds per square foot). This number tells you how hard the wind pushes on each square foot of glass. But the TOTAL force the window must resist depends on its size.

Think of it like this: if someone pushes on your chest with 10 pounds of force, that's manageable. But if 10 people each push with 10 pounds (100 pounds total), you'll fall over. Same pressure per person, but more "area" being pushed creates more total force.

This is why architects and engineers carefully size each piece of glass. A beautiful floor-to-ceiling window in Monroe County might experience over 5,000 pounds of wind force during a hurricane. The glass, frame, and anchors must all be engineered to handle this load.