Effective attic ventilation systems reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic promote energy efficiency by helping to reduce the load on your air conditioner in the summer and also reduce the risk of ice dam formation on your roof.
Attic baffles box of 75.
The picture below courtesy of the epa indoor airplus program which we provide builder verification services for helps show how the system works.
Most baffles are installed between the rafters and roof sheathing to create a barrier of protection for the soffit vents.
The main function of an attic baffle is to draw the air in from outside your home and allowing it to circulate around your attic.
Baffles play an important role in the function of soffit vents as they prevent the intrusion of insulation or other debris.
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Baffles are a critical component to our attic insulation process that provides multiple benefits to a difficult construction aspect.
From left to right air flows through the soffit vents up over the baffles allowing for the required roof venting.
Smartbaffle 16 out of the box size is 18 5 w x 37 5 l x 4mm thick and is constructed of rigid corrugated plastic with two bending routes each route at 2 25 in from the long edge.
Attic baffles how they work.
Air circulation is crucial especially in the attic.
Accuvent baffles are adaptable for any application roof pitch or truss size and install quickly and easily with just a few staples.
Basic functions of baffles baffles are chutes that when installed properly can provide a channel for air to flow from your exterior soffit vents up into your attic space.
Ado products durovent 22 in x 48 in rafter vents.
Attic ventilation system with built in baffle 10 per carton 4 4 out of 5 stars 3 accuvent 14 5 x 50 16 o c flame retardant pvc high energy vent 50 pack acbp18429.
Provent provent 22 in x 48 in rafter vents.
The importance of air circulation in your attic.
Ado products durovent 23 1 2 in.
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You can situate the baffles where the circulation is mainly required.
Baffles provide a channel for air to flow through certain parts of the attic.
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Ado products rafter vent w baffle 16 in 24 in x 46 in.
After installed the smartbaffle is 14 wide with 2 flanges.