As a roof ’s
pitch becomes steeper, the effective opening of the slot becomes smaller.
To provide effective ventilation, the slot cut must be wider than normal.
The following chart
gives the necessary measurements for higher than 12/12 pitches.
| PITCH |
EACH
SIDE |
TOTAL |
| 13/12 |
2
5/8" |
5
1/4" |
| 14/12 |
2
3/4" |
5
1/2" |
| 15/12 |
2
7/8" |
5
3/4" |
| 16/12 |
3" |
6" |
| 17/12 |
3
1/8" |
6
1/4" |
| 18/12 |
3
1/4" |
6
1/2" |
|