If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.
Soffit under porch roof.
Wide and 12 ft.
This will ensure you have enough soffit plank width on your final section to adjust for slight variances in the square framing of the.
Round up the materials for an under deck drainage system.
If the calculations call for a final strip less than half the width of your soffit board plank material begin by ripping the first section down to split the difference.
Though porches are more open to the air they may still have ventilation problems under the roof.
Soffit and fascia repair 1.
Porch roofs can also develop ice dam problems like the rest of the house s roof.
The panels he used are 26 in.
Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.
Calculate how many soffit board planks will be needed to fill the space from fascia to wall.
A soffit is the horizontal surface under a roof overhang.
Instead of the flat boxed soffits shown in this article older and some newer homes may have a soffit style that features either exposed rafter tails or enclosed soffits that follow the slope of the roof.
Many accessories including trim soffit and fascia are available for a vinyl siding job.
Aluminum soffits can also be angled to follow the slope of the roof.
Remove the rotted section of fascia.
Porches are often attached to the house.
Pull down to remove the old soffit.
Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
He attached the panels with special roofing screws that have hex heads and neoprene washers for sealing.