Baffling Attic Solutions

We provide baffles so your attic will breathe correctly.

Baffling attic solutions.

Attic ventilation is more effective when you have blown in attic insulation and attic baffles. Determine the size baffles you need by measuring the space between your attic s rafters. 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.

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. Adding insulation to your attic take more than just blowing it in. Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic. The baffles block insulation from covering up the soffit vents where it can reduce the flow of fresh air into the attic.

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. It is all in the preparation. The picture below courtesy of the epa indoor airplus program which we provide builder verification services for helps show how the system works. Baffles are commonly available to fit rafters that are 16 and 24 inches apart on center.

Surprisingly even the most well insulated attic space may still require the assistance of attic baffles to provide the additional air circulation. On every attic insulation project we perform we do the following.