Baffling Attic Solutions

The most important thing to look for when choosing an attic insulation contractor is to make sure they know what they are doing.

Baffling attic solutions. From left to right air flows through the soffit vents up over the baffles allowing for the required roof venting. Attic baffles how they work. It is all in the preparation. Adding insulation to your attic take more than just blowing it in.

The beauty of attic baffles is that they are available from most home improvement stores and can be installed simply with a few staples if you want the diy approach. Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic. Surprisingly even the most well insulated attic space may still require the assistance of attic baffles to provide the additional air circulation. The picture below courtesy of the epa indoor airplus program which we provide builder verification services for helps show how the system works.

Attic ventilation is more effective when you have blown in attic insulation and attic baffles. With v baffle our retrofit insulation baffle you can even out the temperature of your home lower your energy bills prolong the life of your insulation extend the life of your roof reduce your attic s temperature prevent mold and mildew buildup in your attic prevent roof rot and so much more. Baffles are commonly available to fit rafters that are 16 and 24 inches apart on center. Determine the size baffles you need by measuring the space between your attic s rafters.

The baffles block insulation from covering up the soffit vents where it can reduce the flow of fresh air into the attic. An attic baffle is simply an item to regulate the flow of air aka required roof venting and impede it the insulation from interfering with each other.