The side edges of the vent should lie flat against the underside of the roof sheathing.
Attic rafter vents installation.
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The gable of your house must have openings to allow fresh air to enter and stale air to exit.
For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside.
Full pieces of raft r mate are sized to fit rafters that are spaced 24 inches apart.
The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow.
Rafter vents ensure the soffit vents are clear and there is a channel for outside air to move into the attic at the soffits and out through the gable or ridge vent.
It is a fairly easy process that will make a world of difference in assisting your insulation and keeping your home protected from rot which can save you a substantial amount of money down.
Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic.
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Step 3 placing the rafter vents.
Covering up the soffit vents with loose fill or batts which can happen if you stuff insulation along the eaves is a huge no no.
In order to install the rafter vent you have to know the length from the soffit to the ridge.
Putting baffles in your attic is a crucial step in installing attic insulation.
To install the rafter vents staple them directly to the roof decking.
Rafter vents or insulation baffles install in any rafter space to create narrow gaps that direct fresh air from the soffit vents to the peak of the roof.
If your rafters have 16 inch spacing break the vents in half lengthwise along their perforated centerlines and install one half width section in each rafter bay.
Rafter vents come in 4 foot lengths and 14 1 2 and 22 1 2 inch widths for different rafter spacings.
Without this air movement any moisture that gets into.
How to install attic rafter vents and baffles.