Soffit Baffles In Attic

So why install a baffle.

Soffit baffles in attic.

Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic. Putting baffles in your attic is a crucial step in installing attic insulation. Baffles or channel vents direct air from soffit vents at the bottom of the roof to a ridge vent at the peak by preventing blockage caused by insulation. As with attic floor insulation moisture and heat removal are the reasons for creating proper air.

If you opt not to have an attic baffle you could potentially be leaving your home to additional debris and moisture to enter through the soffit vents. Baffles ensure proper airflow into your attic space. It is a fairly easy process that will make a world of difference in assisting your insulation and keeping your home protected from rot. Baffles establish a channel for air to circulate between the insulation and the roof sheathing.

Baffles are installed in the attic or should be wherever there is an intake vent soffit vent. Baffles prevent vents from getting clogged by insulation and ensure a clear channel for outside air to move into the attic through soffit vents. Soffit vents and baffles work in tandem together and you will usually find attic baffles between the rafters or the roof sheathing in order to create protection for the soffit vents. If this does happen the soffit vents will not function as best as they should and therefore supporting the formation of mold or fungi.

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