Address:
385 Redwood Lane | Area 'A'
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
125'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
125 ÷ 150 = 0.83 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
0.83
Calculation:
0.83 x 144 = 119.52 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
Composition shingle
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(2 x 98.75) = 197.5 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
0.83 x 144 = 119.52 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
1
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
1
Total Vents Needed:
2
Material:
Composition shingle
Product:
Low Profile - "Tapered"
Comp 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