What WindSmart Systems does

WindSmart Systems is a US-based specialty contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs engineered rooftop wind-mitigation systems for commercial buildings. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on protecting solar arrays, parapet walls, and roofing assemblies from wind uplift and wind-driven rain, serving end customers across manufacturing, healthcare, education, government, and commercial real estate. The firm operates a project-based business model with nationwide US field deployment and a headcount of 11–50 employees.

The company's technical core is the proprietary WindForce 365 Equalization Vent, which has achieved UL classification and is installed as part of integrated roofing systems specified in collaboration with manufacturer partners including Johns Manville and Sika Sarnafil. With more than 1,600 projects completed since founding, WindSmart has built a certified applicator network that distinguishes it from generic rooftop vent substitutes. The business supplements its core installation revenue with adjacent services such as moisture removal and wind uplift verification, expanding wallet share per rooftop engagement.

WindSmart monetizes through one-time project fees tied to building size and scope, with no disclosed recurring revenue component. Go-to-market relies on direct sales, partnership referrals from roofing manufacturers, and educational content marketing through an active blog. The company is privately held, with firmographic records indicating headquarters in Bloomfield Hills (with one source showing a Des Moines office), and operates nationwide across the United States.

Name

WindSmart Systems

Legal name

WindSmart Systems

Website

https://windsmartroofs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WindSmart Systems designs, manufactures, and installs proprietary rooftop wind-mitigation systems — including the UL-classified WindForce 365 Equalization Vent — for solar arrays and parapet walls on commercial buildings across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Roof System Installation Services: WindSmart Systems provides air-sealed, pressure-equalized commercial roof systems. Revenue is generated through the sale and installation of wind vented roof systems via their network of WindSmart Approved Applicators. The company also provides technical support, inspections, and warranty services in partnership with Johns Manville and Sika Sarnafil.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WindSmart Systems designs and supplies air-sealed, pressure-equalized (wind-vented) commercial roof systems built around its proprietary WindForce 365 Equalization Vent. The system manages wind uplift forces and removes entrapped moisture from roof assemblies on commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across the United States. Distribution and installation are handled exclusively through a nationwide network of WindSmart Approved Applicators who are also certified contractors of partner manufacturers Johns Manville and Sika Sarnafil.

Product overview

WindSmart Systems offers a unified wind-vented commercial roofing system combining the WindSmart Vented Roof System as the core product with the proprietary WindForce 365 Equalization Vent as the key technology component. The system uses pressure equalization and air-sealing to harness wind forces, creating vacuum effect that secures the roof membrane. Supporting services include entrapped moisture removal, wind uplift verification, and comprehensive warranty options through manufacturer partnerships with Johns Manville and Sika Sarnafil. The company provides marketing materials including brochures, flyers, and comparison documents, along with project development forms. WindSmart Systems serves building owners, consultants, and contractors nationwide, offering the only system in the market that achieves the highest wind uplift ratings (up to 495 psf on concrete decks) through mechanical pressure equalization rather than fasteners or ballast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WindForce 365 Equalization Vent: Proprietary highest-performing pressure equalization vent system for low slope roofing, engineered to achieve twice the air flow capacity for improved wind uplift resistance and moisture removal.

Products and services

• WindSmart Vented Roof System

Quantifiable outcome

• Wind uplift resistance up to 495 PSF on concrete decks - highest in the industry
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johns ManvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where Johns Manville and WindSmart combine high-quality roofing products with innovative vented technology. JM/WindSmart Vented Roof Systems are backed by the Johns Manville Peak Advantage Guarantee. WindSmart works exclusively with top-tier Johns Manville applicators and provides application reviews and inspections.
• Sika SarnafilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSika WindSmart Systems combine Sika's quality thermoplastic membranes with WindSmart's venting technology for unique, sustainable installation. Warranted directly by Sika. Any Sika Sarnafil Approved Applicator can become qualified through approved training. Co-marketing through webinars.
• Center for Industrial Research and ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic relationship supporting research and development of WindSmart technology and processes.
• Iowa Prototype and ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic relationship supporting prototype development and research initiatives.
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in the leading roofing industry trade association that provides technical guidance, training, and peer-reviewed resources.
• Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in organization dedicated to roofing weather issues research and education.
• Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in regional roofing contractors association supporting best practices and industry advancement.
• Building Enclosure CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in council focused on building enclosure performance and standards.
• Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in association dedicated to air barrier specification and performance standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VacuSeal Vent Systems: VacuSeal is a direct competitor in pressure-equalized commercial roofing vents; WindSmart explicitly publishes a side-by-side comparison against the VacuSeal V2T vent, indicating overlapping product category, target customers (commercial roof owners and consultants), and core functionality (pressure equalization for low-slope roofing).

Broad incumbents

• GAF Commercial Roofing: GAF is one of the largest North American roofing manufacturers offering TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems for commercial applications. They compete broadly for commercial roof specs where WindSmart's vented approach is an alternative.
• Duro-Last Roofing: Duro-Last is a major US commercial roofing manufacturer specializing in custom-fabricated PVC single-ply membranes. They compete for the same low-slope commercial roof specifications and overlapping customer base (building owners, contractors) as WindSmart.
• Siplast: Siplast is a commercial roofing manufacturer offering modified bitumen, BUR, and single-ply systems. They overlap with WindSmart at the building owner and consultant level on commercial re-roof and new construction projects.
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Tremco is a broad commercial roofing manufacturer and service provider offering single-ply, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing systems. They target the same commercial building owners and consultants as WindSmart, competing at the full-roof-assembly level.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Versico is a major commercial single-ply roofing manufacturer (EPDM, TPO, PVC) competing for the same commercial re-roof and new construction projects WindSmart targets. Their mechanically attached and adhered assemblies represent the alternative to WindSmart's pressure-equalized systems.
• IB Roof Systems: IB Roof Systems is a commercial PVC and single-ply roofing manufacturer competing in the same low-slope commercial roof segment as WindSmart, with overlapping target customers (commercial building owners, consultants, contractors).
• Firestone Building Products: Firestone is a broad incumbent commercial roofing manufacturer offering rubber (EPDM), TPO, and metal roofing systems. They compete for the same commercial building owners, consultants, and contractors that WindSmart serves via its applicator network.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is one of the largest US commercial roofing membrane and system manufacturers offering EPDM, TPO, and PVC assemblies. They compete with WindSmart's vented approach at the broader system level while overlapping with Sika and JM on the membrane side that WindSmart's vents integrate with.
• Soprema: Soprema is a global commercial roofing and waterproofing manufacturer offering membranes, insulation, and full roof assemblies. They compete for the same commercial re-roof and new construction specifications where WindSmart's vented technology is an alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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