{"product_id":"tri-built-89261-tri-built-3-ft-smartvent-intake-vent-black","title":"TRI-BUILT 3 ft SmartVent Intake Vent, Black","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTRI-BUILT 3 ft SmartVent Intake Vent, Black\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRI-BUILT SmartVent intake vent is a 3 ft. black section of low-profile ridge-style intake ventilation that installs on the roof deck below the ridge to bring fresh air into the attic. Each 3 ft. section delivers 9 sq in. of net free vent area per linear foot. Use continuous runs of sections with SmartVent ridge caps or compatible ridge shingles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 ft Sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modular 3 ft. sections let you build exactly the intake run you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 sq in NFVA\/ft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 9 sq in. of net free vent area per linear foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black finish blends beneath ridge caps and dark shingles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile Intake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sits on the roof plane below the ridge, a balanced intake solution where soffit venting is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRidge-Style Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs near the ridge to work with ridge exhaust vents for balanced attic airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRI-BUILT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece, 3 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRI-BUILT SmartVent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile \/ style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRidge-style intake vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ft. length per section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage per unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 sq in. net free vent area per linear ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttic intake ventilation at the ridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 3 ft. section provides 9 sq in. of net free vent area per linear foot, or 27 sq in. per section. Calculate required intake NFVA from your attic area (typically matching or exceeding exhaust NFVA) and divide by 9 to find linear feet of vent needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to work with ridge exhaust vents and ridge caps on shingle roofs, with sections butted for continuous runs. 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