Roof Overhang Soffit And Fascia

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.

Roof overhang soffit and fascia.

Soffit and fascia repair 1. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Soffit and fascia are architectural elements of your home which you can find along the eave area or at the edges of your roof. Fascia goes hand in hand with your home s soffit.

The picture above shows how the fascias that are fixed to the rafter feet tie into the barge boards that cover the outer rafters on the end of a gable roof. Fascia is very visible and needs to be in good shape so your home s curb appeal isn t in jeopardy. If you haven t already work out the overhang normally done when first calculating the rafter lengths barge boards and box ends. The final piece of the system the drip edge is essential for waterproofing and provides a finished look.

In particular the soffit is located underneath your roof and the fascia is the area directly above it. F channel or j channel is used where the siding meets the soffit at an angle and where the fascia meets the soffit. They are projected beyond your house s sides or at your roof s overhang. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.

Its top edge is tucked up under the shingles and its outside face is where the gutter is mounted. Your fascia is also where gutters are placed. Fascia is the area of siding directly above the soffit. Fascia is used to create a barrier between the outside and the edge of the roof.

How to set out fascia and soffits. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. 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.