Warm air in your home rises ultimately reaching your attic.
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Attic baffles how they work.
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Attic baffles lower your attic s temperature and eliminates moisture buildup in your attic from lack of intake ventilation.
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.
To install the baffles from the interior of your attic you ll need to clear a work space first.
In the winter warm moist air seeps into the attic from the living space below.
Use it between rafters to create an air channel through insulation to help keep air flowing freely in your attic.
Warm air holds more moisture than cool air so the moisture we create in our homes from bathing and cooking travels to the attic learn more at the little shop of physics at colorado state university.
The picture below courtesy of the epa indoor airplus program which we provide builder verification services for helps show how the system works.
Product overview for improved air circulation in the attic install the durovent 22 in.
That cuts cooling costs and prolongs shingle life.
Then you can staple the accuvent baffles to the roof decking and the top plate replacing the batts where they belong when you re finished.
An attic baffle is simply an item to regulate the flow of air aka required roof venting and impede it the insulation from interfering with each other.
Typically made from polyvinyl.
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Rather than baffle you with too much information here s why you need attic baffles.
Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic.
Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles.
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It can be cut to fit most joist spaces and is an affordable way to meet energy code requirements for air flow.
This can lower your utility bill by as much as 30.
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In the summer good attic ventilation reduces heat buildup.
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Reduce the impact of attic moisture that can.
Good ventilation allows the heat and moisture to escape.
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