Rafter baffles

[THR1LL3R]

i have a ridge vent on my new garage build and was wondering if I need the baffles to go from the soffit to the ridge cap? I've seen it used just at the soffit and see it used all the way from the soffit to the vent. I have scissor trusses so I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

Dave

 

[The Cobbler]

they are just used to keep the insulation away from the soffit so there is air flow . they don't need to go to the ridge , just higher than the insulation

 

[THR1LL3R]

I've seen where they've been run to the ridge cap, is there any benefits to doing so?

 

[DonPowers]

The purpose of the vents is to remove excess heat and moisture from the non heated / conditioned space above your ceiling.

Running to the ridge cap defeats the purpose of venting. As The Cobbler mentioned, they are to keep insulation from blocking the vent.

 

[bullnerd]

Look in my sig, you can see some pics of the baffles.

 

[rburke65]

Yes, just for unobstructed air flow.

 

[James-W]

Just curious, if you aren't planning to insulate up there then why do you want baffles?