New 2024 Eave Baffle Code

[Energystar]

"Where soffit venting is not continuous, baffles shall be installed continuously to prevent ventilation air in the eave soffit from bypassing the baffle."

One of the issues that arises with eave vents is wind blowing insulation. The new eave baffles attempt to remedy this. My question is whether or not the implementation shown in the following image would be acceptable as long a the ventilation area was sufficient.

 

[TheCommish]

Is the insulation stuffed in the bays prevents the wind from blowing in the attic insulation and lessening its R value? if not no.

2015 IECC R402.2.3 Eave Baffle

For air-permeable insulations in vented attics, a baffle shall be installed adjacent to soffit and eave vents. Baffles shall maintain an opening equal or greater than the size of the vent. The baffle shall extend over the top of the attic insulation. The baffle shall be permitted to be any solid material.

Think of vertical fiberglass in a knee wall, the back of the fiberglass is not designed to be exposited to wind currents.

You could check the manufactures installation instructions for details

 

[steveray]

I can’t tell from the picture, but if it stops wind… yes…