Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test —
The Only Liquid Roof Coating to Pass It in the World
The Roof Store's Roof Shield (RP3) is the only liquid-applied roof coating system on earth to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test — the most rigorous wind resistance standard for roofing products in the United States.
- 1. What Is TAS-106?
- 2. Why TAS-106 Is Florida's Highest Roofing Standard
- 3. How Roof Shield (RP3) Passed the Test
- 4. The Monolithic System — Why It Works
- 5. 5× Stronger Than a New Tile Roof — Explained
- 6. Why No Other Liquid Coating System Has Passed
- 7. What TAS-106 Means for Your Insurance
- 8. Technical Specifications
- 9. How to Verify the Test Result
- 10. Frequently Asked Questions
What Is TAS-106?
TAS-106 (Test Application Standard 106) is the Miami-Dade County standard for measuring the wind uplift resistance of roofing assemblies, tested in compliance with Dade County Testing Standards. It is recognized as the most stringent roofing wind resistance test in the United States. A product or system that passes the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test has been physically tested on an actual roof structure under controlled laboratory conditions and demonstrated that it resists the wind uplift forces generated by a major hurricane.
Miami-Dade County Testing Standards
Miami-Dade County developed its own enhanced testing standards after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida in August 1992, causing $27.3 billion in insured losses — at the time the most costly natural disaster in U.S. history. The destruction revealed catastrophic failures in existing roofing standards, and Miami-Dade County responded by developing the most rigorous local building code in the country.
When Miami-Dade County approves a roofing product under TAS-106, it issues a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) — a public document that records the tested assembly, the testing laboratory, the results, and the product specifications. The NOA system ensures that every product approved this way can be independently verified by homeowners, inspectors, insurers, and building officials.
How TAS-106 Is Different from Other Roof Certifications
| Standard | Governing Body | What It Tests | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAS-106 | Miami-Dade County | Wind uplift resistance of full roofing assembly — in-situ physical test | All roofing products sold in Miami-Dade wind zones (used statewide as benchmark) |
| Florida Building Code (FBC) Wind Rating | FL DBPR / Building Commission | Component and cladding pressure resistance | Standard statewide products |
| ASTM D3468 / D6083 | ASTM International | Elastomeric membrane tensile and elongation properties | Material properties — not assembly wind performance |
| Manufacturer wind speed claim (no standard) | None | Not independently tested — marketing statement only | Most roof coatings and paints |
The 35-Pound Pull Test — What TAS-106 Field Verification Actually Measures
Under Florida Building Code TAS 106, an inspector uses a calibrated scale to pull upward on the nose-end of an installed roof tile with 35 pounds of static force (35 lbf). To pass, the tile must remain bonded and lift no more than 2 inches. The 35-pound threshold is not a wind-speed rating by itself — it is the minimum quality-control standard used to verify that adhesive- or mortar-set tiles are properly bonded in Florida's high-wind hurricane zones.
What 35 Pounds of Uplift Resistance Translates To
Roof assemblies passing the 35 lbf adhesion test are generally engineered and approved for basic wind speeds starting around 130 MPH and ranging up to 150+ MPH. The actual maximum wind resistance of any specific roof depends on building-specific factors beyond the pull-test threshold:
- Roof geometry — hip roofs handle wind better than gable roofs.
- Roof pitch and height — taller buildings and steeper angles experience higher suction forces.
- Roof zones — corners and perimeter edges experience 2 to 3 times higher uplift pressure than the flat center field of the roof, requiring higher local attachment resistance.
This is the practical meaning of the monolithic system described below: where the code standard verifies that each tile is adequately glued down, the Roof Shield system changes what is being pulled on — from one tile to the whole roof.
Why TAS-106 Is Florida's Highest Roofing Standard
Florida sits entirely within a hurricane wind zone. The majority of the state — and all of South Florida — is classified as High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) under the Florida Building Code. The HVHZ designation triggers the most stringent product approval requirements in the country, and TAS-106 is the standard that governs wind uplift performance within that zone.
What TAS-106 Testing Involves
The TAS-106 test procedure requires the manufacturer to build a full-scale roof assembly on a test structure using their specified product and installation protocol. An independent accredited testing laboratory — not the manufacturer — conducts the test. Chambers beneath the test assembly apply increasing negative air pressure (simulating wind uplift) in controlled increments. The test records the pressure at which the assembly first shows distress and the pressure at which it fails structurally.
The results must demonstrate that the roofing assembly can resist the wind pressure design loads specified by Miami-Dade County's code for the applicable wind speed zone. A product that fails to meet the required uplift resistance cannot receive an NOA and cannot pass the TAS-106 uplift test.
How Roof Shield (RP3) Passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test
Roof Shield (RP3) passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test by creating a fundamentally different roof assembly: instead of a surface coating applied over individual tiles, the Roof Shield system is applied in multiple layers that fill every gap, void, and overlapping joint between tiles — bonding the entire tile surface into a single continuous monolithic structure. This monolithic structure resists wind uplift as a unified assembly, not as individual tiles. The test assembly demonstrated resistance exceeding 135 MPH sustained wind loads on a Spanish tile substrate, meeting Miami-Dade County's HVHZ requirements.
The Application Protocol That Makes Passing the Test Possible
Manufacturer Inspection
Before any application, a licensed The Roof Store representative inspects the roof to confirm substrate condition, identify damaged tiles, map drainage patterns, and specify the exact product sequence. No two roofs receive identical specifications — the inspection determines the application protocol.
Anti-Fungal Preparation (RP1 Fungal Shield)
All biological growth — mold, algae, and Gloeocapsa magma — is eliminated with Fungal Shield (RP1). Clean, biologically inert substrate is required for proper adhesion of subsequent layers. This step is non-negotiable on all RP3 installations.
Pressure or Soft Wash Preparation
The roof surface is cleaned to bare substrate specification — free of dirt, debris, chalking, and loose material. Proper surface preparation is one of the most critical determinants of long-term adhesion performance.
Tile Repair and Void Filling — First Layer
Cracked tiles, failed ridge caps, and compromised grout lines are repaired. The first product layer is applied with specific attention to the gaps and joints between tiles — filling the spaces where wind uplift begins on a conventional tile roof.
Primary Silicone Membrane Layers
Multiple layers of the proprietary premium silicone base formulation are applied to the specified dry film thickness, completely encapsulating the tile surface and all inter-tile joints. Each layer is applied to wet-on-dry protocol — ensuring full cure between applications.
Final Monolithic Seal and Inspection
The completed system is inspected for coverage completeness, dry film thickness, and proper void fill. The finished roof is a single continuous sealed structure — no exposed tile gaps, no exposed grout lines, no individual tile movement under uplift force.
The Monolithic System — Why It Works
A monolithic roof is a single continuous sealed structure with no gaps, joints, or independent components. The Roof Shield (RP3) system creates a monolithic roof by filling every space between tiles with a liquid rubber membrane, bonding all tiles together into one unified surface. Because wind uplift acts on the entire assembly simultaneously rather than on individual tiles, the force required to cause failure increases by approximately five times compared to a standard tile roof installation.
How Wind Destroys a Standard Tile Roof
A conventional Spanish tile or barrel tile roof consists of hundreds of individual tiles resting in position under their own weight, held by mortar at ridges and by mechanical fasteners at eaves. During a hurricane, wind creates negative air pressure — uplift — against the underside of tiles. This pressure acts on each tile independently through the gaps between tiles. Once wind pressure exceeds the weight and fixing strength of an individual tile, that tile lifts. The gap left by one tile then allows wind to enter the roof assembly from above, dramatically increasing the effective uplift area and accelerating failure of adjacent tiles. This is the cascade failure mode documented in every major Florida hurricane since Andrew.
How Roof Shield Stops That Failure Mode
By filling every inter-tile gap and joint with a bonded rubber membrane, the Roof Shield (RP3) system removes the physical pathway through which wind enters the tile assembly. There are no individual tiles that can lift independently. There are no exposed gaps that wind pressure can exploit. The entire tile surface acts as a single structural unit — and that unit's uplift resistance is governed by the adhesion of the full membrane to the entire roof deck, not by the weight of any single tile.
A Retrofit That Changes What Your Tiles Are
Think about what tiles on a conventional roof actually do: they are there for architectural character and looks, with some overlapping protection for the paper layer underneath them — but it is that paper, not the tiles, doing the real waterproofing. The Roof Shield (RP3) system is an interlocking retrofit that changes the tiles' job entirely. Once the system is complete, the wind and the water shed across the surface with no spaces between the tiles — nothing for wind to get under, nowhere for water to work in. What were once decorative, individually resting pieces are now incorporated into a solid cement-and-clay top layer bonded into one continuous shell.
And here is the part homeowners appreciate most: the roof still looks nearly the same as it did before the system was applied. The tile profile, the barrel shapes, the character of a Spanish tile roof — all preserved. The transformation is structural, not cosmetic: same look from the street, fundamentally different roof underneath.
Standard Tile Roof
- • Individual tiles independent
- • Gaps allow wind entry beneath tiles
- • Uplift acts per-tile
- • Cascade failure once first tile lifts
- • Typical failure onset: 80–100 MPH
- • No wind uplift certification for the assembly
🏅 Roof Shield (RP3) Monolithic System
- ✓ All tiles bonded into single structure
- ✓ No gaps — wind has no entry point
- ✓ Uplift acts on entire bonded assembly
- ✓ No cascade failure mode possible
- ✓ Test-verified resistance: 135+ MPH
- ✓ Passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test
5× Stronger Than a New Tile Roof — Explained
The 5× stronger claim is derived from comparative uplift testing data between standard new tile roof installations and the Roof Shield (RP3) monolithic assembly on equivalent substrates. It is not a marketing estimate — it is the ratio of measured uplift resistance forces between the two assembly types.
What "5× Stronger" Means in a Hurricane
Category 4 hurricanes produce sustained winds of 130–156 MPH. At these wind speeds, standard tile roofs that meet minimum Florida Building Code requirements can — and do — suffer tile loss. The Roof Shield monolithic system's 135+ MPH test-verified resistance means the system has been tested to maintain structural integrity at sustained wind speeds that exceed the lower bound of Category 4. This is not absolute protection — no roofing system can guarantee zero damage from a direct major hurricane strike. But it places the Roof Shield system in a materially different wind performance category from any standard tile roof and from any other liquid coating product.
"During Hurricane Wilma my neighbors' tiles were hitting my house. The next morning after the storm passed we went outside to see what happened — our roof was still perfect."
Why No Other Liquid Coating System Has Passed the TAS-106 Test
No other liquid-applied roof coating in the world has passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test because standard coating products are not designed to bond individual roof tiles into a monolithic structure. They are designed to coat the surface of tiles — which means the inter-tile gaps remain open, and the coating adds no measurable wind uplift resistance to the tile assembly. Without creating a monolithic bond, no coating product can pass the TAS-106 uplift test. The Roof Shield (RP3) formulation and application protocol were specifically engineered to fill those gaps and achieve the structural bond required to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test. And it achieved these uplift pressures not on a brand-new laboratory mock-up, but on a 30+ year old existing tile roof — an aged, real-world roof assembly, which makes the result even harder for any other product to match.
The Technical Barrier Other Products Cannot Clear
For a liquid coating to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test, the tested assembly must demonstrate that the coating system — not just the underlying tiles — contributes materially to wind uplift resistance. This requires:
- •A formulation with sufficient body to fill the three-dimensional voids between tile profiles, not just coat the tile surface
- •Multi-layer application protocol with specified dry film thicknesses that achieve a structural membrane — not a decorative layer
- •Adhesion chemistry compatible with the specific tile substrate under Florida's temperature and humidity cycling
- •A manufacturer willing to commit to the test — TAS-106 testing is expensive, time-consuming, and requires manufacturing the product to the same specification every time
Generic elastomeric paints and coatings fail on the first criterion: their formulation is designed for surface application, not void-fill. They are applied at 3–5 mils of dry film thickness — far too thin to bridge the gaps between tiles. Even if a thin coating passed the adhesion requirements, it would not create a monolithic bond and would not resist the uplift forces tested under TAS-106.
What the TAS-106 Test Result Means for Your Florida Insurance
Passing the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test directly strengthens your position with Florida homeowners insurance providers in three distinct ways.
1. Documented Wind Resistance for Underwriting
Florida insurance underwriters assess roof wind resistance when setting premiums and when evaluating policy renewals. A roof system with an independently documented Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test result provides the kind of objective, third-party documentation that underwriters can act on — reducing uncertainty about the roof's performance in a hurricane event.
2. Stronger Foundation for Additional Roof Life Certification
Under Florida Senate Bill 2-D (2022), an Additional Roof Life Certification (ARLC) protects homeowners' insurance coverage when insurers question roof age. A roof coated with the Roof Shield (RP3) system — which passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test — supports a materially stronger ARLC than an untested coating, because the installation records include test-verified wind performance data, not just cosmetic condition. The Roof Store provides complete installation documentation to support the homeowner's independent ARLC inspection. Hurricane strength and longevity go hand in hand — the same monolithic bond that resists wind uplift is what lets a coated roof deliver 15–25 additional years of service life.
3. Wind Performance for Miami-Dade and Broward HVHZ Conditions
The High Velocity Hurricane Zone covers all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where wind uplift performance matters most. Because Roof Shield (RP3) passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test, its wind resistance is backed by independent, documented test results. A roof with a coating system that has passed the TAS-106 uplift test is unambiguously in a different risk category than a roof with an untested coating.
Roof Shield (RP3) — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Roof Shield — The Original Liquid Applied Rubber Roof Shield System |
| Product Code | RP3 |
| Manufacturer | RoofProtect (Storm Shield Paint Systems Inc., Davie FL 33328) |
| Wind Test | Passed the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test — first passed 2006 |
| Testing Authority | Miami-Dade County — Dade County Testing Standards |
| Verified Wind Resistance | 135+ MPH sustained (Spanish tile substrate) |
| Relative Wind Performance | 5× the wind uplift resistance of a code-compliant standard new tile roof |
| Base Formulation | Proprietary premium silicone — rated for standing water and ponding |
| System Type | Multi-layer, full-void-fill monolithic assembly |
| Compatible Substrates | Spanish tile, S-tile, barrel tile, flat cement tile, flat broom tile, metal, flat deck, foam, gravel |
| Warranty | Maintenance-free Lifetime Warranty (professionally installed) · Transferable · Renewable |
| Installed Cost | Factory Price Sheet emailed via our contact form (labor and materials included) |
| Unit Retail Price | $325 per 5-gallon pail — buy direct → |
| Coverage (retail) | ~50 sq ft per gallon (varies by substrate profile depth) |
| Installation Time | 1–3 days (typical residential tile roof) |
| Manufacturer Inspection | Yes — fee on Factory Price Sheet (refunded in full on project proceed) |
| Insurance Certification | Additional Roof Life Certification (ARLC) available from The Roof Store upon installation |
How to Verify the TAS-106 Test Result
The Roof Store's Roof Shield (RP3) Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test result is backed by a documented, independent test report that any homeowner, inspector, insurance adjuster, or building official can review. There is no need to take our word for it.
Verification Steps
- 1Request the documented Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test report directly from The Roof Store
- 2Review the recorded pull-test results for the Roof Shield (RP3) system (RoofProtect / Storm Shield Paint Systems)
- 3We provide the test documentation upon request to any homeowner, inspector, or insurance representative. Call 954-210-9614 or email ammakira5@gmail.com
Get the World's Only Roof Coating to Pass the TAS-106 Certified Test
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Frequently Asked Questions — TAS-106 Roof Coating Certified Test
For broader roof coating questions, see the full Roof Coating FAQ and the Roof Coating Florida Guide.
Can Roof Shield (RP3) fix a tile roof leak without a 'tile lift-and-reset' underlayment repair?
In most structurally sound tile roofs, yes. A 'lift-and-reset' is re-roofing by another name — tiles off, new material underneath, tiles back on. It's a partial re-roof marketed as a repair, and it frequently causes new cracked tiles and new leaks unless you're committed to a full tile replacement. Don't re-roof when you don't have to. The Roof Shield (RP3) system takes a different path: our liquid rubber flows into and fills every gap between the tiles, and when completed it is a seamless coating system — one continuous waterproof membrane above the tiles — so the roof no longer relies on the aged underlayment as its only water barrier. Understand what this retrofit really does: on a conventional roof, the tiles are there for architectural character and looks, with some overlapping protection for the paper layer underneath them — it is that paper, not the tiles, doing the real waterproofing. The Roof Shield monolithic system interlocks those tiles into a solid cement-and-clay top — one continuous shell — so wind and water shed across the surface with no spaces between the tiles for either to exploit. And the roof still looks nearly the same as it did before the system was applied: same Spanish tile character from the street, fundamentally different roof underneath. Every project begins with inspection and repair of cracked tiles and defects before coating. The one exception — discovered while undertaking our full onsite Manufacturer's Inspection Report (Roof Shield (RP3) requires this comprehensive, detailed report; other services receive an onsite evaluation, not the full report): any rotten or soft wood underneath the tile must be repaired first (tiles in that localized area are lifted, the bad piece of wood is removed and dried back in with traditional materials), and then the coating system proceeds over the sound roof. Per the inspection report, any insulation or wood that may be soft or wet must be repaired prior to the application of roof coatings. RP3 is far superior to any traditional roof material application, including synthetic underlayments.
Does The Roof Store sell synthetic roofing underlayment?
No. The Roof Store (theroofstore.net, Davie, FL) and RoofProtect Products have never manufactured or sold synthetic roofing underlayment. Our Roof Shield (RP3) monolithic system makes underlayment-dependence obsolete by sealing the entire roof surface into one seamless membrane. Any 'synthetic roofing underlayment' marketed under a confusingly similar name is not our product and is not affiliated with The Roof Store.
What is the 35-pound pull test under TAS 106?
Under Florida Building Code TAS 106, an inspector pulls upward on the nose-end of an installed roof tile with 35 pounds of static force; the tile must remain bonded and lift no more than 2 inches to pass. The 35 lbf threshold is a minimum quality-control standard verifying that adhesive- or mortar-set tiles are properly bonded in high-wind hurricane zones — roofs passing it are generally approved for basic wind speeds of roughly 130 to 150+ MPH depending on roof geometry, pitch, height, and roof zone (corners and edges see 2–3× higher uplift than the center field). In pull testing on a Roof Shield (RP3)-coated Spanish tile assembly, the scale was taken to 100 pounds of uplift force — nearly three times the pass standard — with no tile movement at all, because a tile inside the monolithic system cannot move independently of the bonded roof structure around it.
What is the TAS-106 test for roof coatings?
TAS-106 (Test Application Standard 106) is the Miami-Dade County standard governing wind uplift resistance of roofing assemblies, tested in compliance with Dade County Testing Standards. It is the most rigorous wind resistance test for roofing products in the United States. Products must be physically tested on actual roof substrates. The Roof Store's Roof Shield (RP3) is the only liquid-applied coating system in the world to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test.
Is Roof Shield (RP3) the only liquid coating to pass the TAS-106 test?
Yes. The Roof Store's Roof Shield (RP3) system is the only liquid-applied roof coating in the world to pass the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test, first passed in 2006. No other coating product — elastomeric, polyurethane, acrylic, or silicone — has passed this test, because no other coating is formulated and applied to create a full monolithic bond between roof tiles.
What wind speed does TAS-106 test-verified Roof Shield resist?
The Roof Shield (RP3) system has been field-verified at sustained wind resistance exceeding 135 MPH on Spanish tile roof substrates — exceeding the lower bound of Category 4 hurricane wind speed (130 MPH per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale). This is a test-verified result from the Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test, not a manufacturer estimate.
How is TAS-106 different from a standard roof coating wind rating?
Most roof coatings carry no independent wind rating at all. Those that do carry wind resistance claims generally do so through manufacturer statements without independent government testing. The Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test requires physical laboratory testing on a real roof assembly by an accredited testing laboratory, under Dade County Testing Standards. It is a rigorous, independently documented test — not a marketing claim.
Why does making a roof monolithic increase wind resistance so dramatically?
A standard tile roof's wind failure begins when wind pressure enters through gaps between tiles and lifts individual tiles independently. Once one tile lifts, the exposed area grows rapidly and adjacent tiles fail in cascade. The Roof Shield (RP3) monolithic system fills every inter-tile gap, eliminating wind entry points and bonding all tiles into a single continuous assembly. Wind uplift must overcome the resistance of the entire bonded assembly simultaneously — approximately five times more force than is needed to lift individual tiles on a standard roof.
Does passing the TAS-106 test help with homeowners insurance in Florida?
Yes. The Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test provides independently documented wind resistance data that insurance underwriters, inspectors, and adjusters recognize. It strengthens the foundation for an Additional Roof Life Certification (ARLC) under Florida SB 2-D (2022), supports policy retention arguments with insurers questioning roof age, and demonstrates the system's wind performance for Miami-Dade and Broward County HVHZ conditions. The Roof Store provides the installation records and system documentation that support a homeowner's ARLC request from an independent licensed inspector or engineer.
What roof types can receive TAS-106 test-verified Roof Shield installation?
The Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test was performed on Spanish tile (S-tile and barrel tile) substrates — the dominant residential roof type in South Florida. The system is also applicable to flat cement tile, flat broom tile, metal, flat deck, foam, and gravel roofs. Formulation is confirmed after a manufacturer's inspection. The test-verified wind performance applies specifically to the tile roof assembly configuration that was physically tested.
How do I verify The Roof Store's TAS-106 test result?
The Roof Store provides the documented Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test report upon request, including the pull-test results for the Roof Shield (RP3) system. Contact us at 954-210-9614 or ammakira5@gmail.com and we will send the test documentation directly.
Can I install Roof Shield myself and still have the TAS-106 test result?
No. The Dade County Certified TAS-106 Uplift Test result applies to the Roof Shield (RP3) system as installed by The Roof Store's licensed crew under the manufacturer's tested protocol — including surface preparation, specific product layer sequence, and dry film thickness verification. DIY or third-party contractor installation of RP3 product does not carry the TAS-106 test result, because the result is tied to the tested assembly and applicator qualification. Only professionally installed Roof Shield projects by The Roof Store qualify for the test-verified wind performance and the associated Lifetime Warranty.
Does Roof Shield RP3 require a permit in Florida?
Permit requirements vary by county and municipality. In most South Florida jurisdictions, roof coating application does not require a building permit when no structural work is performed. As a licensed Florida Roofing Contractor, The Roof Store identifies and fulfills all applicable permit requirements for every project before work begins — we handle permitting coordination where required so homeowners do not need to navigate the process themselves.