Introduction: Soffit vents play a crucial role in providing adequate ventilation to the attic and roof areas of your home. It is essential to install enough soffit vents to maintain proper airflow and ...

And don't cover the vents -- they're doing the job efficiently. But definitely add more insulation. The standard these days for attic insulation is R-38.

A piece of 12-by-12-inch vented soffit material, or 1 square foot, only has around 9 square inches of free venting. Likewise, a foot-long piece of ridge vent has about 9 square inches of free venting.