Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
5457'
Required Method:
1/300
Calculation:
5457 ÷ 300 = 18.19 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
18.19
Calculation:
18.19 x 144 = 2619.36 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
concrete Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(32 x 97.5) = 3120 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
18.19 x 144 = 2619.36 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
16
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
16
Total Vents Needed:
32
Material:
concrete 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
