Baffles establish a channel for air to circulate between the insulation and the roof sheathing.
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Attach this roof and attic insulation treatment using foam baffles to ventilate insulate and channel cold and hot air to roof vents before insulation is add.
For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside.
Fit each one snuggly in the bay with the bottom starting where the ceiling joist meets the roof rafter.
When set into place and sealed with spray foam the vent baffles are insulated and air sealed.
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.
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.
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In warm climates zones 1 through 4 low density open cell spray foam insulation is the typical choice since it is vapor permeable and will allow drying of the exterior sheathing and roof framing if they happen to get wet via diffusion into the interior of the building.
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Pull any existing insulation away from the edges of the attic where you will be putting up the baffles.
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You will need a baffle for each space between the rafters.
As with attic floor insulation moisture and heat removal are the reasons for creating proper air.
Staple plastic or foam baffles to the roof sheathing near the eaves to keep the material away.