Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
4000'
Required Method:
1/300
Calculation:
4000 ÷ 300 = 13.33 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
13.33
Calculation:
13.33 x 144 = 1919.52 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
clay Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(24 x 86.25) = 2070 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
13.33 x 144 = 1919.52 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
12
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
12
Total Vents Needed:
24
Material:
clay Tile
Product:
Medium Profile - "M"
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