What is an eave baffle?
What is an eave baffle?
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF BAFFLES Baffles are chutes that, when installed properly, can provide a channel for air to flow from your exterior soffit vents up into your attic space. That airflow is intended to churn the stale air in your attic which helps to remove moisture and control the temperature of your attic.
Does every rafter need a baffle?
Keep in mind not all rafter need baffles, just those with intake vents at the soffit. If you don’t have baffles installed, check your intake vents for any type of blockage for insulation or debris. This can be cumbersome since you will need to squeeze to the corners of your attic.
Do I need baffles if I don’t have soffit vents?
But not all homes have an overhanging roof line or soffit vents. Without them it is actually easier to insulate your attic, because you do not have to worry about covering up the vents or installing rafter baffles to ensure the vents breathe.
What are eave vents?
Eave vents are meant to provide airflow into the attic space underneath the roof. To effectively cool the attic, outside air must provide proper circulation.
Do you need Rafter Vents?
To get the best performance out of your insulation year in, year out, you would do well to install rafter vents in your attic. That air flow helps keep the attic cooler during the summer, and during the winter, it helps keep ice from forming on the edge of the roof. It also guards against mold, mildew, and rot.
Do you need eave vents?
A roof may need soffit vents if there is no other ventilation allowing for adequate air movement. However, if the attic space is properly sealed and insulated, there is no need for this type of ventilation. There is no question that a standard attic space should be vented.
Are eave vents effective?
If you have a home ventilation system, installing eave vents is the most effective way of ensuring enough air is available for your roof ventilator to work effectively. The vent holes are small enough to prevent birds and insects from entering, while still allowing plenty of fresh air to enter and cool your roof space.
