Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
5356'
Required Method:
1/300
Calculation:
5356 ÷ 300 = 17.85 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
17.85
Calculation:
17.85 x 144 = 2570.40 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
concrete Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(36 x 72) = 2592 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
17.85 x 144 = 2570.40 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
18
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
18
Total Vents Needed:
36
Material:
concrete Tile
Product:
Low Profile - "Flat"
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
