Home Made Attic Baffles

The baffle itself is made of corrugated plastic.

Home made attic baffles. They can also be assembled from thin plywood or fiberboard sheathing. They are known are also known as wind baffle insulation baffles rafter vents or venting chutes. Only 14 left in stock order soon. 1 16 of 59 results for attic baffles cardboard attic baffles bundles of 50 24 x 44 no tabs 4 6 out of 5 stars 14.

Site built baffles have several possible advantages over manufactured baffles. They also keep insulation from falling into and clogging up the eaves. Things you ll need plywood tape measure 1 2 inch foil faced rigid foam insulation utility knife heavy duty stapler. Attic baffles also called channel vents vent chutes proper vent and about 50 other names help direct air flow from the soffit through the attic.

They are usually made from cardboard or rigid foam board or polyvinyl chloride. 5 0 out of 5 stars 6. 1 5 foam insulation makes up the air passage stand off. The secret is a homemade cutting jig that holds a utility knife blade.

They can reduce roof deck temperature minimize ice dam issues and can help control attic moisture. 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. Site built ventilation baffles can be made out of rigid foam. They can create deeper ventilation channels for example and can be sturdier.

The mounting flange is made of vinyl deck flashing bent in a small brake.