Roof baffle device

Abstract

A construction baffle system for a roof, wall or ceiling element including an insulation member and means for strengthening the member and for reflecting radiant heat away from the member and a space formed between the roof, wall or ceiling and the strengthening and reflecting means

1 . A roof baffle system comprising a decking attached to at least two rafters, an insulation member located between said rafters, the improvement comprising a metallic facing means attached to the surface of said insulation member, said metallic facing means being located between said member and the underside of said decking, and said metallic facing means being spaced from said decking to define an airway.  
     
     
         2 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein said metallic facing means is relatively stiffer than said member.  
     
     
         3 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein said metallic facing means is formed with a cross section to provide resistance to bending of said facing means and said member.  
     
     
         4 . The invention of  claim 1 , wherein said metallic facing means is aluminum which reflects radiant heat from said decking back into the space formed between said facing means and said decking.  
     
     
         5 . A construction baffle system comprising a roof, wall or ceiling element, at least two rafter or stud elements and an insulation member located between said rafter or stud elements, the improvement comprising means attached to said member for strengthening said member and for reflecting radiant heat away from said insulation member, said means being located between said member and the opposed face of said roof, wall or ceiling, said means being spaced from said opposed face to define an airway.  
     
     
         6 . The invention of  claim 5 , wherein said means is formed with a channel shaped cross section to resist bending of said means and said attached member.