Are 16" o.c. eave chutes (a.k.a. baffles, Proper Vents) still made?
I'll be installing chutes, followed by 2-part foam at the perimeter. I'd rather get full-width chutes between the rafters rather than breaking the perforated 24" o.c. ones in half.
We bought a 1938 single story home. I plan on documenting the energy retrofits. (Maybe even create a blog?) We've already had a "Home Performance with ENERGY STAR" inspection done. First project is to remedy the ice damming. Would using layers of Thermax at the edge, then foaming that into place get a higher R-value above the top plate than only foam?
For pix, see: http://picasaweb.google.com/iceonwingra/IceDamInValley?authkey=Gv1sRgCJu...
Asked by Anonymous
Posted Tue, 05/04/2010 - 17:39
Edited Wed, 05/05/2010 - 05:27
Posted Tue, 05/04/2010 - 17:39
Edited Wed, 05/05/2010 - 05:27
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Jon,
What are those thingies called, anyway? Here's a list of possible names: Propervent, ventilation chutes, ventilation channels, ventilation baffles, attic vent baffles, insulation baffles, rafter ventilation channels, vent baffles... You get the idea. I like to call them "ventilation baffles."
Many manufacturers make them. Here's a partial list:
ADO Products
www.adoproducts.com
Brentwood Industries
www.brentwoodindustries.com
Cellofoam
www.cellofoam.com
DiversiFoam
www.diversifoam.com
ExcelVent
www.excelvent.net
Insulation Solutions
www.insulationsolutions,com
Owens Corning
www.owenscorning.com
Perma R Products
www.permaproducts.com
Polar Industries
www.polarcentral.com
Posted Wed, 05/05/2010 - 05:33