Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
1783'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
1783 ÷ 150 = 11.89 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
11.89
Calculation:
11.89 x 144 = 1712.16 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
clay Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(18 x 97.5) = 1755 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
11.89 x 144 = 1712.16 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
9
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
9
Total Vents Needed:
18
Material:
clay Tile
Product:
High Profile - "S"
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
