Siding Meets Soffit

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Siding meets soffit.

In this episode learn about soffit types new construction v. On the gables i don t use soffit j i just bend a return and run my siding j up to the soffit which holds it in place. Vinyl soffit is designed to be easily installed lengthwise from wall to fascia. Basically it covers the underside of the overhang both for a better aesthetic and for defense against moisture pests and other damaging influences.

Explore your options here. I usually do just an l shape in the gables too then the siding j will rest directly on the soffit instead of back to back j and the gap you get when you do it tom 06 12 2011 05 41 pm 9. Also consider a trim piece to transition from the wall up to soffit. Trim provides a beautiful transition between two styles of siding.

It also is necessary to complete the soffit before the final course of siding is installed on the wall. It s a protective material that fits between the wall and the eaves. Soffits are usually vented to allow air to come in and out while still preventing water from coming in. The installation of soffit will determine the positioning of the inside and outside corner posts.

Whichever style you choose mainly depends. The part where the exterior walls meet the roofline of a house. On long expanses of board batten or soffit a trim piece offers a way to add a signature outline or focal point. F channel or j channel is used where the siding meets the soffit at an angle and where the fascia meets the soffit.

The final piece of the system the drip edge is essential for waterproofing and provides a finished look. Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave. Any roof that overhangs the edge of the home s wall or siding should always have soffit. Usually refers to a 10 foot by 10 foot piece of siding.

Learn proper vinyl siding installation from start to finish. This approach is preferred because it offers a cleaner look and for the gables some discard soffits completely and instead bend the return running the siding upward to soffit which will hold it in position.