Air Seal Attic Baffles

Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles.

Air seal attic baffles.

We go beyond simplifying installing a baffle to also installing a blocker and air sealing the exterior top plate seam which provides our customers with the following benefits. Promoting attic ventilation with fresh air from the exterior soffits to mitigate moisture in attic air and control attic and roof deck temperatures. The correct way to install baffles to prevent wind washing in the birds vents soffit vents. Attic insulation rafter baffle proper vents 70 pieces model 70rm view the owens corning attic insulation 179 00 179 00.

It can be cut to fit most joist spaces and is an affordable way to meet energy code requirements for air flow. Works well with durovent and provent to provide a moisture impervious vent and block system. Air seal the attic baffle once the attic baffle is fixed in place seal the drywall edge against the interior wall with a bead of foam sealant then fit one of the foam blocks horizontally over it. Use it between rafters to create an air channel through insulation to help keep air flowing freely in your attic.

The foam block should sit flush over the exterior sheathing on the outside and the interior drywall on the inside. Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in. Sound proofing material garage door insulation insulation baffles plasti grip insulation accessories hatch seal air vent accessories. For improved air circulation in the attic install the durovent 22 in.

Baffles provide a channel for air to flow through certain parts of the attic. Well unless you have an older home with no insulation in many cases it isn t the actual wall but a popular cost saving measure that is taken by many contractors no attic baffles being installed with a. Baffles redirect airflow up over the insulation and they re the p. Provides the best moisture and air infiltration seal between the rafter vent and wall top plate.

Attic baffles ever wonder why your outside walls feel so bloody hot during the summer and oh so cold during the winter.