Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
2511'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
2511 ÷ 150 = 16.74 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
16.74
Calculation:
16.74 x 144 = 2410.56 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
clay Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(28 x 97.5) = 2730 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
16.74 x 144 = 2410.56 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
14
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
14
Total Vents Needed:
28
Material:
clay Tile
Product:
High Profile - "S"
Benefits of Attic Ventilation
1. Extends the roof's life
2. Curb appeal
3. Balanced System
4. Fits with Solar Systems
5. Validate the Warranty
6. Enhances Above-Sheathing Ventilation (ASV)
7. Reduces Moisture/Removes Trapped Gases
8. Energy conservation
