Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
4935'
Required Method:
1/300
Calculation:
4935 ÷ 300 = 16.45 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
16.45
Calculation:
16.45 x 144 = 2368.80 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
concrete Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(34 x 72) = 2448 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
16.45 x 144 = 2368.80 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
17
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
17
Total Vents Needed:
34
Material:
concrete Tile
Product:
Low Profile - "Flat"
Tile Roof Drawing
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