Foam Insulation Baffles Yes Or No
Are your cooling and heating bills too high? You might have inadequate insulation in your crawlspace or attic. This can lead to conditioned air escaping into the surrounding areas, which can quickly increase energy consumption and make it more expensive.
Today, there are many attic baffles to choose from. While some are meant to be installed beneath the crawlspace floor and over the joists or in your attic, others can be used there. An integral insulation block resists vertical airflow. It can be fitted to any type of structure and is made out of expandable material. It's easy and quick to cut and place.
Baffles are made from hardcore waterproof foam. They are available in 4 foot lengths and 22-1/2 inch widths. These baffles can be placed between rafters and are usually white, blue or pink. Although they aren't required for every rafter in the attic, they can help ensure that proper insulation is being installed. Rafter baffles can also be called venting chutes and wind baffles. These are often used in roof ventilation systems. Baffles can be installed at the eaves to keep warm and cool air out and dry it in.