Home Made Attic Baffles

Site built ventilation baffles can be made out of rigid foam.

Home made attic baffles.

The secret is a homemade cutting jig that holds a utility knife blade. Durovent with baffle attic vent channel. The mounting flange is made of vinyl deck flashing bent in a small brake. They are known are also known as wind baffle insulation baffles rafter vents or venting chutes.

In brief baffles are designed to provide a channel of air to flow through specific parts of your attic. They can create deeper ventilation channels for example and can be sturdier. 1 5 foam insulation makes up the air passage stand off. They are usually made from cardboard or rigid foam board or polyvinyl chloride.

Site built baffles have several possible advantages over manufactured baffles. They also keep insulation from falling into and clogging up the eaves. 5 0 out of 5 stars 6. Things you ll need plywood tape measure 1 2 inch foil faced rigid foam insulation utility knife heavy duty stapler.

They can also be assembled from thin plywood or fiberboard sheathing. They can reduce roof deck temperature minimize ice dam issues and can help control attic moisture. Only 14 left in stock order soon. The rigid foam is cut to be 2 inches wider than the space between rafters then 1 inch of foam is scored and folded over on either side of the foam creating standoffs that hold the foam away from the roof sheathing providing a space for air to flow.

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.