Question:

lower attic ventilation?

i'm installing crown moulding (maybe) around my roof eavesthere will only be about 6quot; of overhang, all enclosed by the crowni have plenty of upper attic ventilation (4 gable vents, 2 whirly birds), but how do i get my lower attic ventilation? no chance for bird blocking, so what is usually done in this case?

Answer:

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First determine the square footage of your house(Length x Width)Divide that by 144This will give the total necessary square footage your house requiresAdd up the size of your gable vents and convert to square foot1 gable vent 12 x 12 1 square foot1 gable vent 12 x 18 1.5 square foot Estimate House 1200 sq/ 144 or 8 vents'Can' Vents allow for more circulation than gable ventsThe structure of your attic is also a variableYou never mentioned if 'Proper' Vents or 'Baffles' were installedThey will run along your eaves and are usually styrofoam at 3' x 24 x 2Also if there are no baffles, is it blocked at the eave with cardboard or wood to prevent insulation from falling into the 'Ridge' Vent? The best way to test your attic, using a thermostat, place it in the center of the atticWait 24 hours and see if the temperature in the attic is the same degrees as the outdoorsThese 2 measurements are equal or close to equal, for the best possible ventilation for the buildingIf this is true, you are good to go.

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