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Because the soffit vents are on the attic floor, it's easy to cover them with insulation. You can remove insulation from inside the attic or from underneath the soffits. 21 May 2016 Insulating and Venting When There is No Roof Soffit. In most residential homes, the soffit (and associated vents) is the structural part of the roof that "hangs over" the side of the home. The principle behind soffits is to allow air to circulate in and around the attic. Soffit vents sit underneath the eaves of the roof of a house to allow air circulation into the attic; the air is then exhausted through gable or attic vents above the 1 Jun 2017 23 Apr 2009 Should the soffits be insulated like this, or should insulation stop at the top of the exterior walls? In either case I plan to add rafter vents.11 Dec 1998 The vent opening combination of continuous ridge vents along the peak of the roof and continuous soffit vents at the eave provides the most effective ventilation. Common rules of thumb are 1 sq ft of net vent opening for every 150 sq ft of insulated ceiling or 1:300 if the insulation has a vapor barrier. Warped or rotted wood soffit (eave) panels or its underlying horizontal. (fascia) Wet insulation in the attic, especially near the eaves Moisture and Ventilation. 2 Aug 2016 Control these costs by sealing and insulating If your home has a flat roof, mansard roof, finished attic, . Make sure insulation does not block soffit vents. Attic A combination of continuous ridge vent along the peak of the roof and continuous soffit vents at the eaves provides the most effective ventilation. A rule of thumb is to use 1 sq. ft. of net vent opening for every 150 sq. ft. of insu- lated ceiling or 1:300 if the insulation has a vapor barrier.