•Cardboard Cardboard baffles are used for ventilation, to channel cold and hot air to roof vents, and to keep insulation from blocking the soffit area. These cardboard stock baffles have been slotted and scored and are easily installed with staples. They are universal and can be used for 16″ or 24″ on center simply by folding the pre-scored tab. •Baffles provide a channel for airflow and keep soffit vents from being blocked. If you need baffle products for an attic, Service Partners can help. •Baffles are chutes installed in conventional, finished or cathedral attics. They provide for proper air flow in the attic space. Baffles also keep insulation and other debris from blocking soffit vents. Baffles can be made from materials including cardboard, plastic and foam and are installed easily using staples.