Flat Roof Soffit Overhang

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Flat roof soffit overhang.

Metal panels untreated wood panels and vinyl attic vents figure 1. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. 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. In general roof overhangs offer an effective solution for how to protect windows doors and entryways.

Pull down to remove the old soffit. Overhangs are common in most house designs providing protection against both wind and rain. The length of the overhang depends primarily on the climate. Aluminum soffits can also be angled to follow the slope of the roof.

Soffits a soffit encloses the underside of sloped or flat roof overhangs. Soffit and fascia repair 1. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. If the roof overhang is not big enough then the only way to protect these windows doors and entryways is by recessing them into the thick exterior wall or by installing special casing and flashing for each door or entryway.

Roof overhangs are the amount that the roof hangs over the top of the siding in residential home construction. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. The siding underneath the overhang is known as the soffit. Remove the rotted section of fascia.

The exposed timber rafters and decking are susceptible to ignition and. Soffits are commonly constructed from fiber cement panels metal panels stucco vinyl panels or wood sheathing.