Proper installation of fascia and soffits are essential to lengthening the lifespan of your roof. Soffit and fascia are both extremely important in the ventilation of your home. You can find the soffit covering the under-haging areas of your roof and gables. Besides intake ventilation, the soffit and fascia protect from animal intrusion to your attic. Aluminum Fascia is used to cover the bare wood of the roof which seals the ends of your eaves and provides a flat and sealed surface for the installation of the eavestrough.
Understanding Fascia & Soffits
Selecting The Right Type of Fascia & Soffit
- Aluminum is used for the Fascia and soffit because of its durability.
- A variety of colours and gauges are available. The most common colours being white or brown.
- Some heritage, historic or classic buildings may have a wood based soffit and fascia that can be restored with cedar, or tongue and groove cedar or pine.