Insullate Roof Rafters With Gable Vents

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.

Insullate roof rafters with gable vents.

The fresh air flows up between rafters to the ridge where a ridge vent roof vents or gable vents allow the air to exit. If your attic is going to be converted into livable space then you will need to insulate the roof rafters. Install ventilation baffles into the space between the rafters before you install the insulation usually by stapling into place. Owens corning raft r mate 22 1 2 in.

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. Rafter vents come in 4 foot lengths and 14 1 2 and 22 1 2 inch widths for different rafter spacings. To install the rafter vents staple them directly to the roof decking. A a rafter vent baffle prevents insulation and other debris from clogging the airway preventing proper attic ventilation.

The answer is rafter venting. They allow the fresh air to travel up under the roof to the ridge or gable vents keeping the roofing materials dried out and in good working order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.