What are the Functions of Soffit and Fascia to our Roof System?
One of the most neglected parts of our home is the roofing system. Homeowners should understand and consider that roof plays a vital role in making the house safe, dry and warm. It is the exterior part of the home that serves as the first line of defense and protection from the harsh weathers.
Our company is providing Calgary area and the neighboring towns with quality home exterior painting and coatings for over 10 years now. Based on our experience; the soffit and fascia were the parts of the roofing system that did not given attention by majority of the homeowners.
What are the importance of soffit and fascia in the roofing system?
The main role of soffit and fascia is to give a smooth appearance to the roof and give protection as well. Proper installation of soffit and fascia is very important to the functionality of the roof.
Soffit and Fascia are located in your home exterior, particularly in the roof system.
Soffit
•Basically it is used in the part beneath the eaves on the exterior of a house to close the space beneath the eave.
•The soffit extends from the side of the structure to the edge of the eave.
•Soffit is designed to be installed from the exterior wall to the fascia board.
Fascia
•It is used to create a barrier between the edge of the roof and the outside.
•Fascia is important to a properly constructed roof and is typically installed beneath the roof line and behind the gutters.
•Fascia is installed around the entire structure and is attached to the uncovered ends of rafters or to the top of exterior walls.
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In addition, proper installation and care is highly encouraged to fully maximize the purpose of soffit and fascia for our roofs. If you have old homes and you have wooden soffit and fascia for your roof system; we’re pretty sure that you need to protect them because water and woods don’t go along.
There are low-maintenance soffit and fascia, the PVC and aluminum. Here in Calgary , aluminum soffit and fascia is the most common because they are low maintenance. But over the period of time, aluminum soffit and fascia needs retouch or repainting. Also, after a few years the color in the aluminum will eventually fade and the you will need a new look to keep up with the trend.
Quality coatings are needed to ensure the protection and to keep up with the color trend for your soffit and fascia; you need not worry because we can do the job for you. We have experienced and skilled exterior painters that can handle the project. Contact us now!