Roof Overhang Soffit And Fascia

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Roof overhang soffit and fascia.

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. The final piece of the system the drip edge is essential for waterproofing and provides a finished look. 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.

How to set out fascia and soffits. Fascia goes hand in hand with your home s 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. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.

They are projected beyond your house s sides or at your roof s overhang. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Fascia is the area of siding directly above the soffit. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.

F channel or j channel is used where the siding meets the soffit at an angle and where the fascia meets the soffit. Fascia is used to create a barrier between the outside and the edge of the roof. It s the exposed board you see on the front of your roof s overhang. 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.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. If you haven t already work out the overhang normally done when first calculating the rafter lengths barge boards and box ends. In particular the soffit is located underneath your roof and the fascia is the area directly above it.