Specification History

SWS Version Created Specification ID Title Specification Objective Rationale Status
Version 2025 05/15/2025 - 12:27 4.0103.1c General preparation

When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6"

Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier

Securely fasten markers or flags at all utility junctions that can be seen above the final level of the insulation.

Protect insulation R-value and provide depth measurement

Locate utility junctions for future access.

The committee agrees that clarifying the marking of junction boxes in attics is necessary to ensure consistent practices across the network and prevent misinterpretations. This prompted clarification across of all subsequent specifications under this topic and language was aligned for consistency. Red Line
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:23 4.0103.1c General preparation

When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6"

Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier

Install flags at all utility junctions that can be seen above the final level of the insulation

Protect insulation R-value, provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access

Black Line
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:23 4.0103.1c General preparation

When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6"

Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier

Install flags at all utility junctions that can be seen above the final level of the insulation

Protect insulation R-value, provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access

Black Line
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:23 4.0103.1c General preparation

When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6"

Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier

Install flags at all utility junctions that can be seen above the final level of the insulation

Protect insulation R-value, provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access

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