Roof Ridge Vent Baffles

They allow the house to breathe correctly.

Roof ridge vent baffles.

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. Baffles establish a channel for air to circulate between the insulation and the roof sheathing. As with attic floor insulation moisture and heat removal are the reasons for creating proper air. It doesn t work well in warmer climates.

That means roof ridge vents are like the exhaust system. Complete replacement may be over 1 000 on some roofing types. So why install a baffle. Item 1571672 model xudv2248.

Soffit vents and baffles work in tandem together and you will usually find attic baffles between the rafters or the roof sheathing in order to create protection for the soffit vents. It features a screened external wind baffle for optimal weather protection and air flow. Less than an inch in height and molded from high impact copolymer it s slim profile blends for visual appeal while permitting shingle capping over the ridge for a uniform finished roof aesthetic. The soffit vents act like the air intake for the home.

Years of research prove that a ridge vent with external baffles and an internal weather filter combined with undereave venting is the most efficient system you can install. These specialty vents do not affect the. If you re insulating a ceiling and need to maintain an air sealed vent space from the soffit all the way to the ridge you could use plastic vent baffles stapled into place between the rafters and try to air seal them but there s a better way. A ridge vent runs the entire length of the roof peak blending into the roofline for a more attractive home.

If you opt not to have an attic baffle you could potentially be leaving your home to additional debris and moisture to enter through the soffit vents. Designed with external baffles which maximize airflow across the underside of roof sheathing the certainteed ridge vent works year round to efficiently and effectively ventilate an attic space. Expect the installation of a ridge vent to run about 500 on average if you re not touching the rest of the roof. It is made from professional grade 26 gauge galvanized steel.

Durovent durovent 22 in x48 in raft vent 10 pack. This patented 4 ft. This vent offers proven performance with an unobtrusive low profile appearance.