How To Replace Roof Soffits

Until they need replacing soffit and fascia boards don t often cross the mind of many homeowners.

How to replace roof soffits.

Instead the soffit fits in between two channels like a puzzle piece. Make vertical cuts into the fascia board between your roof rafters. How to replace a roof soffit board step 1. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners.

Mark out 3 ft 0 91 m sections along your fascia board with a pencil. Nails into the soffit framing members. If the soffit needs replacing chances are good the fascia has wood rot as well. Inspect eave after removing the fascia and soffit you can see where the rot or damage begins.

Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work. Perhaps the most underrated feature of your property soffits and fascias are critical to the functionality of your roof. Soffit and fascia repair 1. Without them your home would be prone to damage and decay.

Remove old soffit you can replace the old soffit from a ladder but be sure it is level and stationary. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Pry off the fascia board from the ends of the rafters. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

Vinyl soffits are the portion under the roof eaves between the wall of your home and the edge of the roof. Use galvanized finish nails to fasten the soffit boards. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. For soffits that are wider than 2 ft put a nailer across the center of the soffit for more support.

Place one nail in each of the outer v grooves and in the lip of the groove flange. If it does replace it the same time you repair the soffits. Cut out each 3 ft 0 91 m section one at a time until you ve removed the full board. Paint to finish up.

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Nail the lath to the bottom of the wooden soffit by driving 2 in. Insert a strip vent or other vents in the new soffit to ventilate the attic and roof. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.

Cut the last soffit board to fit then cover the sawn edge with the trim strip.