Soffit Baffle Issue

[Jeffrey R. Wicklander]

Originally Posted by kshepard

You might also try using compressed air from the soffit side.

Make sure someone is in the attic to verify that this is working.

Jeff

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by ekartal

Hey Guys,

I have a low slope truss roof and unfortunately need to install baffles at rafter ends as the insulation is blocking air flow. The problem is I can't reach the ends. I have no idea how to proceed with this must do project. I thought about hiring it out but how will they reach it if I can't?

Thanks

Other than a "percieved" problem according to "theory", are you having any problems like ice damming with leakage, severe winter condensation/dripping?

If there is no active problem, why change things?

[Erol Kartal]

Originally Posted by prussell

Erol, what is the CFM for those? sounds kinda cheap. I like to use the Panasonic whisper fan/light combo. 110 CFM and very quiet but cost 150.00.

What type of home do you own? and how old?

Hi Pete,

I must have been dreaming about the price, mine was $129 and is also 110 CFM with a 4'' duct.

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The home is a 1600 sq. ft 1979 single story ranch on a 11,000 sq.ft lot which is big for my area. Got a very good price, but installed GAF architectural shingles a few days ago, concrete encapsulated the crawl space, 95% furnace with HEPA filtration and Pella windows. Seller installed new baths and kitchen. We are first time buyers so we got back $8K plus tax break for furnace and windows.

[Erol Kartal]

Originally Posted by Brian A. MacNeish

Other than a "percieved" problem according to "theory", are you having any problems like ice damming with leakage, severe winter condensation/dripping?

If there is no active problem, why change things?

Good point, Brian. Not a single problem and we had a nasty winter. But now that I have ridge vents and need to close off the gables, I need to know for sure.

[Peter C. Russell]

Originally Posted by ekartal

Good point, Brian. Not a single problem and we had a nasty winter. But now that I have ridge vents and need to close off the gables, I need to know for sure.

That's the problem with roofers, someone needs to tell them the standards are changing again.

[David P. Valley]

Breaching the soffit area from the exterior is your best bet...

http://www.masscertifiedhomeinspections.com/?D=116

[Marcel R. Cyr]

I agree David, and I don't know of any other solution other than accomplishing from the attic which is difficult on low slopes.
Blocking could also be installed inbetween the rafters at the same time to provide maximum insulation thickness above the exterior walls, which is most likely not there now.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by mcyr

I agree David, and I don't know of any other solution other than accomplishing from the attic which is difficult on low slopes.
Blocking could also be installed inbetween the rafters at the same time to provide maximum insulation thickness above the exterior walls, which is most likely not there now.

Be prepared for falling insulation and mice droppings.....wear face protection.