Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
1494'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
1494 ÷ 150 = 9.96 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
9.96
Calculation:
9.96 x 144 = 1434.24 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
concrete Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(16 x 98.75) = 1580 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
9.96 x 144 = 1434.24 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
8
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
8
Total Vents Needed:
16
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
