Baffles Attic Converted

I give this product five stars because it made a tough job actually enjoyable to do only because of the quality of the product.

Baffles attic converted.

Pull any existing insulation away from the edges of the attic where you will be putting up the baffles. Attic hatch or door. Typically made from polyvinyl. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door.

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a. Without attic ventilation channels air cannot flow freely from the soffit to the exhaust vents. Poor air flow reduces insulation efficiencies and accelerates problems due to moisture. Baffles provide a channel for air to flow through certain parts of the attic.

You will need a baffle for each space between the rafters. It is worth every penny i paid. Baffles are a critical component to our attic insulation process that provides multiple benefits to a difficult construction aspect. That airflow is intended to churn the stale air in.

Basic functions of baffles baffles are chutes that when installed properly can provide a channel for air to flow from your exterior soffit vents up into your attic space. This baffle satisfied all my needs and was stronger than expected. 1 ventilation channel per rafter or truss cavity is recommended. If you re insulating from scratch put the right vapor barrier in the right place.

Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles. Staple plastic or foam baffles to the roof sheathing near the eaves to keep the material away. Fit each one snuggly in the bay with the bottom starting where the ceiling joist meets the roof rafter. I was adding insulation to my attic and wanted to protect the soffit air from coming in contact with the blown in.