Should I Insulate My Attic Up To The Soffit Vents

Without baffles you must keep vents clear of insulation which means.

Should i insulate my attic up to the soffit vents.

Clear loose fill insulation from inside the attic by pulling it off the vent covers and making piles on the attic side of the vents. If the attic is insulated with fiberglass batts just pull back any that are blocking the flow of air. Installing baffles from a soffit vent and up the rafter bay allows you to insulate every available inch of attic floor space. Covering up the soffit vents with loose fill or batts which can happen if you stuff insulation along the eaves is a huge no no.

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. Remove any insulation from the new vent photo by merle henkenius. Insulation often clogs the space between the rafters blocking air from traveling to and from the soffit area. There should be no insulation within 3 inches of the vent.

Even if you aren t having problems bring your attic venting up to code when 1 you install new shingles and 2 you add attic insulation. If there s blown in insulation like ours rake back the fluffy. The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow.