Finishing Roof Eaves

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products.

Finishing roof eaves.

How to finish a flat roof. Soffit panels are most commonly made of vinyl or metal so they re low maintenance and can be found in almost any color to match your exterior color scheme. Start by prying away the bottom and sides of the old eaves and cutting new materials to match. For gabled roofs the roof rafters extending beyond the wall caps creating an angled roof overhang on the eaves.

You ll find flat roofs on homes in the desert or on homes designed in the architectural style of. It is used to cover and protect the exposed ends of the roof rafters and provide a cleaner look to your home. A soffit is a covering applied underneath the eaves of your roof. Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails.

Fascia boards go around the eaves of your home s roof and are typically where the gutters are attached. Incorrectly finishing your home s roof eaves can lead to damaged eaves or even damage to the land around your foundation. Due to the steeper angle of gable roof the maximum width of the eaves is narrower than other shed styles. Finish by sealing up cracks and crevices with caulk to keep water squirrels insects and other destructive intruders out for good.

Eaves finishes there are a number of ways to frame and finish eaves. Types include simple boxed level eaves lined on the rake eaves eaves lined on top of rafters or combinations of these. Without the right fixtures the shingles on your eaves can become damaged. Once you measure your roof to determine what length you need cut the boards to the correct size.

Basic roof andceiling fr aming eaves finishes 2. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. The level framing members running between the wall and fascia are referred to as soffit bearers or eaves sprockets. The most common roof is a pitched roof but some homes have flat roofs.

On both ends of the roof i let the subfascia run out beyond the anticipated width of the rakes. Eaves comprise the edge of your roof that extends beyond the walls of your home.