Sometimes called rafter vents baffles provide ventilation and keep the insulation from blocking airflow through your attic.
Baffles in attic with expanding foam.
Nothing unusual about that.
This guide covers the installation of this valuable.
The foam baffles hold up in michigan s humidity whereas cardboard baffles can absorb moisture causing them to fall and be ineffective.
A lot of builders and homeowners are going with spray foam insulation because of the airtightness benefits but then the questioner mentioned that the spray foam contractor had intentionally left big holes to the outside by not sealing the gable vents.
Typically made from polyvinyl chloride rigid foam board or cardboard they can be installed with a few.
In addition to offering airflow in your attic space baffles keep attic insulation off your roof deck which is especially important for cold michigan winters.
Putting baffles in your attic is a crucial step in installing attic insulation.
Baffles are also called wind baffles venting chutes rafter vents or insulation baffles.