Attic Vent Dimension
Choose one of the following products to meet the recommended intake nfva of 528 square inches.
Attic vent dimension. Nfa roof vent in white powder coat. Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain or snow. Ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of 1 16 inch 1 6 mm minimum and 1 4 inch 6 4 mm maximum. Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof.
If your attic is enclosed california s building code states it should have cross ventilation. That is openings doors windows and louvers to the outside should create a. Allows cool dry air to enter the attic. O hagin standard line of attic vents is available for contractor painting in 26 gauge g90 mill finish galvanized steel 0 032 aluminum 16 oz.
This attic vent provides maximum airflow 72 square inches of net free ventilation area nfva without detracting from the aesthetics of the roof design. Active ventilation 13 in. Dia low profile 50 sq. Federal housing authority recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation evenly split between intake and exhaust for every 300 square feet of attic floor space.
It comes on an easy to install flexible mesh roll and is hand nailable with no complicated fitting wrapping nail gun adapters. The following product options will allow you to achieve an intake nfva of 528 square inches. When installed as part of a properly balanced when installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system gaf cobra exhaust vent is a shingle over exhaust vent installed at the roof ridge that helps exhaust excess heat and moisture from your attic. See the benefits of attic ventilation a new roof is more than just shingles.