Without baffles you must keep vents clear of insulation which means.
Attic didnt have baffles do we need them.
Check your attic for baffles.
You need all 3 components soffit vent and baffles for good air flow.
When you have insulation without ventilation though humidity and moisture can build up.
Even that i wouldn t even take it for free you don t need it.
Measure the distance between your rafters and purchase enough rafter vent baffles to install one over each soffit vent.
Baffles are chutes that when installed properly can provide a channel for air to flow from your exterior soffit vents up into your attic space.
Your house has laster for 100 years and has most likely done fine without them.
Keep in mind not all rafter need baffles just those with intake vents at the soffit.
The baffles if you need them if the insulation s going to be shoved in there to where it doesn t leave any space then yes.
If you don t need them and they placed the insulation properly and don t close off your soft advance depending a lot on the pitch of the roof then you won t need them.
Attic baffles stop blown in insulation from blocking fresh air entering your attic from soffits.
Warm air in your home rises ultimately reaching your attic.
For that reason you should check your baffles yearly for damage replacing any damaged baffles as you find them.
Rather than baffle you with too much information here s why you need attic baffles.
Don t be baffled by baffles.
An attic needs to be insulated to keep your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Basic functions of baffles.
Cut at least two 24 inch squares of inch plywood to use as seat boards when crawling out into the attic.
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This can cause all sorts of problems from mold to decay.
If you go up into your attic look for baffles between rafters.
The one good thing it has going for it is the board roof sheathing which is more durable when exposed to moisture.
Installing baffles from a soffit vent and up the rafter bay allows you to insulate every available inch of attic floor space.
They come in several widths so purchase the baffle that fits between your rafters.