How To Build A Roof Soffit

Using your measurements as a guide create a simple box frame out of 2x4 lumber.

How to build a roof soffit.

Build the box frame. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Hip roofs have a continuous cornice that extends completely around the building. Remove the rotted section of fascia.

How to build a soffit box or gable end soffit box using vinyl or aluminum soffit and fascia. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. Soffit and fascia repair 1. For the greatest precision make your cuts using a miter saw and use the framing nailer or a screw gun and drywall screws to.

All the roof edges are eaves no gable ends so flat soffits continue around corners. Two contractors use a tool to build a box frame in this home repair project. Fit soffit around corners by installing back to back j channel or miter divider to handle the splice. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. A gable roof has a cornice along the side walls formed at the rafter ends.

Soffit vents draw cool air into the roof straight from outside and normally they then expel warm air through outlet vents at the top most point of the roof through a ridge vent. Gable roof soffit and fascia this video shows the framing process from start to finish of the gable end wall in this house on the loft side of the house.