690 SIERRAW MEDOW DRIVE SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 (HOUSE)
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated
Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
1498'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
1498 ÷ 150 = 9.99 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
9.99
Calculation:
9.99 x 144 = 1438.56 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
Composition shingle
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(20 x 72) = 1440 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
9.99 x 144 = 1438.56 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
10
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
10
Total Vents Needed:
20
Material:
Composition shingle
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
