Rafter Vents Insulation Baffles

Item 1571672 model xudv2248.

Rafter vents insulation baffles.

Raft r mate attic rafter vents create a space between each rafter for air to flow freely up the rafters and into the attic. Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles. Attic rafter vent baffles are essential for the health of your roof. Complete coverage of the attic floor along with sealing air leaks will ensure you get the best performance from your insulation.

If insulation is allowed to bunch against the inside slope of the roof between the rafters air will be blocked before it can traverse the attic. Without this air movement any moisture that gets into. Attic insulation rafter baffle proper vents 70 pieces model 70rm view the owens corning attic insulation 179 00 179 00. How to install attic rafter vents and baffles.

The gable of your house must have openings to allow fresh air to enter and stale air to exit. Ado products durovent 23 1 2 in. Attic ventilation system with built in baffle 10 per carton. They allow the fresh air to travel up under the roof to the ridge or gable vents keeping the roofing materials dried out and in good working order.

Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in. Durovent durovent 22 in x48 in raft vent 10 pack. To completely cover your attic floor with insulation out to the eaves you need to install rafter vents also called insulation baffles. Soffit vents are the small metal or plastic grates you probably have seen under the eaves of houses.

Typically made from polyvinyl chloride rigid foam board or cardboard they can be installed with a few. Improper attic ventilation prevents the free flow of air from the soffit to the exhaust vents which reduces insulation efficiencies and accelerates moisture problems.