Baffles

Are you baffled?

    More than 50% of the homes we encounter have  attics that  cannot breathe due to blocked soffits from insulation. 

What are baffles?

    Baffles are air flow-directing panels typically made out of cardboard, plastic, or Styrofoam. When installed properly, these panels provide a protected space between the vented soffits and insulation in your attic, allowing the air in your attic to flow freely from the soffit, directing it up and along the roof boards. 


Insulation blocking air flow from the soffits.



DO I NEED BAFFLES?

Most homes have insufficient or improperly installed baffles blocking off air flow to the soffits. Baffles protect soffit vents from being clogged or covered by insulation and debris. Baffles should be installed between every truss above the soffit to provide proper airflow from the outside air and the attic. This allows the stale air in your attic to escape. Proper air flow will help eliminate moisture and will regulate the temperature of your attic and roof. 


Baffles also keep attic insulation off your roof decking. This precaution is critical in Michigan winters. When attic insulation comes into direct contact with the roof condensation is allowed  to form  potentially causing mold. Proper baffle installation helps to prevent potential condensation on the roof decks.



A properly ventilated attic:

There are three key components to a properly vented attic. Soffit vents provide intake ventilation. Exhaust vents release heated stale air out of your attic. Baffles ensure a protected pathway. When insulation is blocking the soffits no air can come in, therefore no air can go out.



Insufficient air circulation in your attic can cause:

EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL

     Attic Experts have over 20+ years of experience in attic ventilation and insulation. We bring that knowledge and dedication to quality to every project we perform. We are a licensed and insured, family owned and operated business, servicing the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. As a Consumers Energy Preferred Contractor and Certified Mold Remediator, you can count on us. Let us conduct a FREE thorough inspection and detailed evaluation of your attic. We’re the one to call for all your attic ventilation services! 




Our Attic Experts can inspect your attic’s current ventilation, assess any needs, and provide you with a detailed evaluation of how you can improve your home’s ventilation system.