Total Square Feet of Attic Space to be Ventilated:
4900'
Required Method:
1/150
Calculation:
4900 ÷ 150 = 32.67 sq. ft. of Code Required Ventilation
Convert square feet of code-required ventilation to square inches
Square Feet of Code Required Ventilation
32.67
Calculation:
32.67 x 144 = 4704.48 sq. in of Code Required Ventilation
Select Material and Determine Vents Required
Material:
concrete Tile
Placement
Square Inches Provided:
(50 x 97.5) = 4875 sq. in
Square Inches Needed:
32.67 x 144 = 4704.48 sq. in
High / Exhaust Vents Needed:
25
Low / Intake Vents Needed:
25
Total Vents Needed:
50
Material:
concrete 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
