Collapsed Attic 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.

Collapsed attic baffles.

Putting baffles in your attic is a crucial step in installing attic insulation. That airflow is intended to churn the stale air in your attic which helps to remove moisture and control the temperature of your attic. Warm air in your home rises ultimately reaching your attic. Rafter baffles should be placed on your attic ceiling in between the rafters at the point where your attic ceiling meets your attic floor.

Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles. When intake vents are blocked the amount of fresh air needed to properly ventilate your attic is impaired. 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. Surprisingly even the most well insulated attic space may still require the assistance of attic baffles to provide the additional air circulation.

Common baffle colors are pink blue and tan. Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic. Rather than baffle you with too much information here s why you need attic baffles. Baffles provide a channel for air to flow through certain parts of the attic.