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Do YOU meet #1 CODE ? Ventilation - 1202.2.1 Openings - 1202.2.2 “The Net Free ventilation area “Openings for ventilation shall not be less than 1/150 of having a least dimension of the area of the space not less than 1/16 inch ventilated. Exception: 1/300 (1.6mm) and not more provided a vapor barrier AND than ¼ (6.4mm) shall be 40-50% of the required permitted.” ventilation is located in upper portion of the attic or rafter space.” International Building Code 2018 – Ventilation; section 1202.2.1 & 1202.2.2
Do YOU meet #1 CODE ? *NFA - Net Free Area; The total amount of unobstructed area through which air can pass through a vent. Average Ridge Vent = 18 NFA per foot 1 ft, divide by 2 to get an intake NFA of 9 per overhang (one per side of the house) International Building Code 2018 – Ventilation; section 1202.2.1 & 1202.2.2
Do YOU meet #1 CODE ? *NFA - Net Free Area; The total amount of unobstructed area through which air can pass through a vent. Average Ridge Vent = 18 NFA per foot 1 ft, divide by 2 to get an intake NFA of 9 per overhang (one per side of the house)
Fewer Visible Vents #2 • 67% more vents per foot • 9 out of 10 homeowners prefer the look of no vents over visible vents. 2018 - Homeowner Survey 5.30.2018 – QE Classroom
Consistency #3 • Just because it has vents, doesn’t mean it works QE Typical Lanced Aluminum Soffit • Fixed 3 Day Lead-time QE Classroom – Soffit Competitive Comparison PDF
Create a Healthy Home #4 • Reduces the attic temperature by as much as 50 degrees • 50% of illnesses are caused by indoor air pollution • 4.6M cases of asthma are attributed to dampness & mold exposure in the home. https://www.truthaboutmold.info/statistics https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design/cool-roofs
Balanced System #5 • 70% of homes don’t have proper ventilation • QE offers 10 different profiles that provide the required NFA to work with a ridge vent • Homeowners can save up to $4,300 in energy costs over the life of a 15 year mortgage Department of Energy, Disher Engineering Study
Soffit NFA Comparison by Profile #5 19.1 10 16" Full Vent 15.9 5 2.5 9.9 10 16" Center Vent 8.9 N/A 2.5 11 N/A Hidden Vent 8 N/A 10 10.2 N/A Beaded N/A N/A 2.6 0 5 10 15 20 25 QE (Alum) LP Non-QE Aluminum Fiber Cement Vinyl
Improper Ventilation can be costly #6 QE Classroom – Shingle Manufacturers Warranties. Copy available upon request
Improper Ventilation can be costly #6
System of Color #7 • 28 colors available in Fascia, Soffit, Designer Accessories, Drip Edge, Trim Coil and Rainware. • Over 40 soffit colors Quality Edge
Warranty #8 • Lifetime, Transferable Warranty • In a recent interview with a major shingle manufacturer rep, 95% of homeowners ask about a warranty. • Quality Edge offers the strongest Soffit warranty in the in the industry. *TRUE lifetime warranty to the original homeowner, 75 year warranty to the 2 nd , and the best chalk/fade in the industry. http://www.qualityedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Q800-TuffTech-Lifetime-Wrty-2.2015.pdf
Sustainable & Recyclable #9 • Extends the life of the roof • Aluminum has a life expectancy of 50+ years vs Fiber Cement 30 years* • Aluminum is 100% recyclable – Cradle to Cradle * International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Partnership #10 • Side Strong Program o Listed on QE website o Custom marketing material o Leads o Rebate o Additional Insights o Product Sneak Peeks
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