I recently opted in for an upgrade on my attic insulation. At an added expense beyond the bid I was given I opted in for the installation of baffles at the edges of the roof to stop the migration of the blown fiberglass onto the soffit and also to insure adequate ventilation of the attic. I have "turtle" type vents near the ridge and also have a thermostatically controlled power vent for the hot season. By design, the vented soffit is supposed to allow cooler air in from the outside under the eaves and the turtle vents to accommodate the outflow of the warmer air out of the top thus making for efficient venting of the attic.
My problem is that upon examining the job done by the insulation contractor, I find that he as allowed the insulation to cover the soffit thus closing off the influx of the air from the vented areas of the soffit. I live in a fairly dry climate (Northern Utah) but have concerns about changing the dynamics of the airflow.
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Thanks
My problem is that upon examining the job done by the insulation contractor, I find that he as allowed the insulation to cover the soffit thus closing off the influx of the air from the vented areas of the soffit. I live in a fairly dry climate (Northern Utah) but have concerns about changing the dynamics of the airflow.
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Thanks