They are projected beyond your house s sides or at your roof s overhang.
Facea and suffet under roofs.
Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.
Vinyl soffit and fascia are the clear winners.
Soffit is designed to be installed from the exterior wall to the fascia board.
It is hidden under the eave and behind the fascia.
In particular the soffit is located underneath your roof and the fascia is the area directly above it.
Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.
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Correctly installed with drip edges these prevent moisture from getting to the substructure of your roof and help support your gutters.
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Notch the tops of corners to interlock flanges and bend the bottom around for a neat appearance.
Sometimes the roof is flush with the edge of the exterior walls.
Fascia soffits and guttering replacement cost checklist fascias soffits and guttering play a vital role in supporting your roof and protecting your property from weather damage.
Pull down to remove the old soffit.
Soffits keep moisture outside help vent the attic and prevent animals from nesting overhead.
The soffit can be ventilated to allow the flow of air into the roof area.
Follow the photos above for complete step by step installation instructions for the fascia and drip edge.
Average cost of soffit and fascia.
Fascia are the trim that covers the boards that run horizontally across rafter tails creating the edge of overhanging eaves.
Slip drip edge under all roofing material and face nail it through the aluminum fascia.
Aluminum soffit and fascia absorb heat and will make your roof and attic extremely hot which will decrease your home s overall energy efficiency because you ll have to rely more on your air conditioner.
Vinyl is resistant to cracking warping and rotting so it s virtually maintenance free.
It is usually the board that you see most of from street level.
Alternatively ventilation can be provided over the top of the fascia board.
Fascia and soffits finish the edges of roofs by covering the ends of the roof rafters or roof trusses where they overhang the sides of the house the fascia is the wide board that s installed on edge and runs horizontally along the edge of the roof.
Remove the rotted section of fascia.
Replacing old fittings is essential in maintaining their functionality and preserving your property in great condition.
The soffit board is tucked away under the fascia board.
Soffit and fascia are architectural elements of your home which you can find along the eave area or at the edges of your roof.
