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Acoustic baffles for metal roof deck

Spacing and layout of vertical baffles under metal roof deck.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Baffles hang vertically, edge down, in rows. They suit metal roof deck well, because there is height to spare and services to work around.

Baffle depthTypical row spacing
12 in24–36 in
18 in36–48 in
24 in48–60 in

Run rows perpendicular to the longest dimension to break up reflections along it. Wave-cut and grid baffles add visual interest. Browse baffles.