Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
504'
Required Method:
1/300
Calculation:
504 ÷ 300 = 1.68 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
1.68
Calculation:
1.68 x 144 = 241.92 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
synthetic Shake and Slate
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(4 x 98.75) = 395 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
1.68 x 144 = 241.92 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
2
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
2
Total Vents Needed:
4
Material:
synthetic Shake and Slate
Product:
Low Profile - "Tapered"
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
