In a house with a vented unconditioned attic ventilation baffles are only needed near the eaves.
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Typical rafters are spaced 10 14 or 22 inches apart.
Without an attic baffle there will not be any air space for fresh air to enter the attic from the soffit vents.
Assist in the constant flow of fresh air from soffit vent to the ridge by preventing blockage of the airway at the soffit.
Staple each side to the roof deck spaced about every 4 inches.
Cathedral vaulted or any ceiling that has insulation blocking the airflow from the soffit vents to the attic needs an attic baffle in each rafter bay.
Purchase enough baffles of the correct width to install one over every soffit vent.
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Baffles establish a channel for air to circulate between the insulation and the roof sheathing.
As with attic floor insulation moisture and heat removal are the reasons for creating proper air.
The outside edge of the baffle should be parallel to the exterior wall sheathing.
Rafter vents or insulation baffles install in any rafter space to create narrow gaps that direct fresh air from the soffit vents to the peak of the roof.
Install attic baffles if the attic doesn t have attic baffles let s install them.
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Measure the space between the roof rafters in your attic.
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You ll need to crawl to the end of the eave and staple the baffle against the roof deck.
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Use a piece of plywood a little wider than the floor joist spacing in your attic as a seat board to crawl out under the eaves on.