The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow.
Insulating attic with gable vents.
For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside.
However if your attic has blocked soffit vents and is not well sealed from the rest of the house attic fans will suck cool conditioned air up out of the house and into the attic.
Installation of this type of attic ventilation involves leaving a gap in the sheathing along the ridge and covering it with a perforated vent.
How to insulate an attic ceiling with no soffit vent.
The air is then exhausted through gable.
Static vents often protrude from roofline thanks to.
Before insulating vaulted attic walls you must provide an unobstructed route from the soffit vents to an exit vent to prevent damage to the roof from moist hot air.
Never cover attic soffit vents with insulation use rafter vents and soffit vents to maintain airflow.