Soffit Roof Repair

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Soffit roof repair. It can also refer to the horizontal underside of similar architectural structures such as an archway a staircase or a ceiling. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. It gives a roof s edge a finished look and serves as a mount for gutters. Repair or replace a fascia board at any sign of damage.

However soffit can still be seen when you re close to the home and when you re underneath it or at street level. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Soffits provide ventilation through the rafters and attic area to prevent buildup of humidity and increase the lifespan of roofing material. Professionally installing or repairing fascia and soffits usually runs from 6 to 20 per linear foot depending on the type of material used and the complexities of the installation.

Since your soffit is located on the underside of your roof it s often not visible in terms of curb appeal. Hiring tips for soffit repair or replacement. Replacing soffits should be considered if the material is rotting or causing damage to the substrate below it. Soffits and fascia are the part of a roof s structure closest to the gutters.

A soffit provides the final design element to a home for adding ventilation and preventing rainwater from going up under the eaves of the home. Ice dams and moisture can ruin fascia boards that run along a roof line. Part of the function of the soffit is to assist in ventilating the attic. For an average one story home with about 250 linear feet installation would run anywhere from 600 to 6 000 with an average cost of about 2 300 your material choice wood vinyl upvc hardie cement board.

It is the exposed surface beneath the overhanging section of a roof eave. Do i hire a carpenter a handyman or roofer to replace this. Marjorie w kissimmee fla. This means that they are the first things to be damaged by water if the home s gutters become clogged.

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Soffit and fascia repair 1. A rotting roof soffit is unfortunately a common problem for homeowners but not everyone knows the difference between soffits fascia and guttering.

Soffit fascia siding repair service has time moisture affected your soffits fascia. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. A fascia covers the front of a soffit. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.