If insulation is allowed to bunch against the inside slope of the roof between the rafters air will be blocked before it can traverse the attic.
Rafter vents insulation baffles.
To completely cover your attic floor with insulation out to the eaves you need to install rafter vents also called insulation baffles.
Attic rafter vent baffles are essential for the health of your roof.
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The provent rafter vent channel provides an unobstructed the provent rafter vent channel provides an unobstructed air channel through your insulation.
How to install attic rafter vents and baffles.
Raft r mate attic rafter vents create a space between each rafter for air to flow freely up the rafters and into the attic.
Typically made from polyvinyl chloride rigid foam board or cardboard they can be installed with a few.
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Complete coverage of the attic floor along with sealing air leaks will ensure you get the best performance from your insulation.
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They allow the fresh air to travel up under the roof to the ridge or gable vents keeping the roofing materials dried out and in good working order.
Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles.
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The gable of your house must have openings to allow fresh air to enter and stale air to exit.
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Without this air movement any moisture that gets into.
Improper attic ventilation prevents the free flow of air from the soffit to the exhaust vents which reduces insulation efficiencies and accelerates moisture problems.