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Garage air flow venting

shawn1983

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Currently my detached garage has zero venting it’s also currently unfinished. I’m working on finishing it and insulating it but it’s unbearable in the summer so I want to fix airflow first . My roof is metal and is a hip roof ( I think that’s what it is called ) so I have soffits 360 degrees around the garage. I would like to not cut into the roof and cause any water issues . So I was thinking of doing 3 6” round soffit vents on each side of the garage. Will that be enough to get good in and out airflow . I plan to insulate between the joist so the attic area will just remain open . Once I’m done insulating the ceiling I was going to install a powered exhaust fan in the back wall . Curious if this will work or should I consider anything else . Thanks !
 
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racecougar

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Adding soffit intakes is a start, but you need somewhere for the hot air to exit. A ridge vent, cupola, or vents near the peak will provide that. You do need to pay attention to the intake to exhaust ratio, as well as the 1:300 rule of venting attic space.
 
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