Appendix: Ridge Vent/Soffit Vent Calculator for Standard ...

AppendixTo use this Calculator , first find the total square footage of the attic floor area. Round your calculations up to thenext highest number (see Appendix A).Then look across to the number under the MinimumLength of Ridge column. That tells you the total linear feet of Ridge vent required using the 1/300 minimum coderequirements. Note: Because today s tighter homes require moreairflow, the 1/150 ratio is also included in Appendix balance your Ridge vent system, find the length of the Ridge and follow the column to the right for requiredsoffit or undereave vents (see Appendix B).Appendix AVentilation RequirementsAttic SquareMinimum Length of RidgeFootageat 1/300 ratioat 1/150 ratio12001632150020401800244821002856240 03264260036723000408033004488 Note: Calculations are based on ShingleVent II and Multi-PitchFilterVent which provide 18" of net free area per linear BBalancing Your Ridge Vent SystemLength ofLinear Feet ofNumber of Undereave VentsRidgeContinuous Soffit Vent 16"x 8"16"x 6"16"x 4"15'305

ventilators located in the upper portion of the space to be ventilated at least 3 feet (914 mm) above eave or cornice vents with the balance of the required ventilation provided by eave or cornice vents. As an alternative, the net free cross-ventilation area may be reduced to 1 to 300 when a vapor barrier having

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