Attic baffle and insulation check before closing a residential ceiling
On one residential job we almost closed a ceiling after insulation looked complete from below. A quick attic walk showed the problem: the batts were pushed tight into the soffit area and several baffles were crushed. It would have passed a casual photo check, but it was a future moisture complaint waiting to happen. My check now happens before drywall, not after. I start at the soffit line and…