Baffle System Attic

Attic baffles how they work.

Baffle system 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. Attic ventilation system with built in baffle 10 per carton 4 4 out of 5 stars 3 insulation baffle for 16 rafter bays. Rafter vent with built in baffle helps keep air moving in your attic. The integrated baffle means that no blocking material is needed between the vent and the top plate.

The picture below courtesy of the epa indoor airplus program which we provide builder verification services for helps show how the system works. Baffles provide a channel for air to flow through certain parts of the attic. Surprisingly even the most well insulated attic space may still require the assistance of attic baffles to provide the additional air circulation. 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.

Ado products durovent 23 1 2 in. Durovent with baffle attic vent channelthe durovent attic ventilation system with built in baffle helps keep attic air moving. Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles.