Correct Attic Baffle Re

You will need a baffle for each space between the rafters.

Correct attic baffle re.

Pull down stair or ladder. P i am currently building a cathedral ceiling room addition on a very limited budget. An attic baffle along with correct insulation is designed to rectify or prevent these problems from occurring. Without baffles you must keep vents clear of insulation which means.

The soffit vents allow convective air movement from the soffits of the residence to the ridge vent. I have been fortunate to obtain many building materials at low cost. Pull any existing insulation away from the edges of the attic where you will be putting up the baffles. Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic.

I can purchase a roll of housewrap 9 x 100. Fit each one snuggly in the bay with the bottom starting where the ceiling joist meets the roof rafter. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door. For the plastic insulation baffles at home depot.

In addition insulation baffles must be installed at the point where the attic floor meets the roofline to prevent the attic insulation from migrating into the cavities and restricting the airflow from the soffit vents. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120. It is going to drive me crazy to spend another 200. Attic hatch or door.