Styrofoam Baffles Roof

Durovent with baffle attic vent channel.

Styrofoam baffles roof.

They are known are also known as wind baffle insulation baffles rafter vents or venting chutes. Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic. Putting baffles in your attic is a crucial step in installing attic insulation. Rafter vent with built in baffle helps keep air moving in your attic.

Simply installing raft r mate attic rafter vents offers year round performance and helps to prevent ice dams in winter. They are usually made from cardboard or rigid foam board or polyvinyl chloride. The ado products durovent 23 1 2 in. Use it between rafters to create an air channel through insulation to help keep air flowing freely in your attic.

Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles. When insulating your attic it is important that you have unrestricted flow of fresh air from the soffit to the attic. Raft r mate attic rafter vents have a high resistance to moisture which means they will not deteriorate over time. Typically made from polyvinyl chloride rigid foam board or cardboard they can be installed with a few.

The rigid foam is cut to be 2 inches wider than the space between rafters then 1 inch of foam is scored and folded over on either side of the foam creating standoffs that hold the foam away from the roof sheathing providing a space for air to flow. 4 4 out of. For improved air circulation in the attic install the durovent 22 in. It can be cut to fit most joist spaces and is an affordable way to meet energy code requirements for air flow.

In brief baffles are designed to provide a channel of air to flow through specific parts of your attic. The ventilation system features polystyrene construction which is lightweight and moisture resistant and the integrated baffle means that you need no blocking material between the vent and the top plate. It is a fairly easy process that will make a world of difference in assisting your insulation and keeping your home protected from rot which can save you a substantial amount of money down. Item 1571672 model xudv2248.

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