Roof Overhang Soffit And Fascia

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.

Roof overhang soffit and fascia.

Fascia is the area of siding directly above the soffit. Its top edge is tucked up under the shingles and its outside face is where the gutter is mounted. Fascia is very visible and needs to be in good shape so your home s curb appeal isn t in jeopardy. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.

The final piece of the system the drip edge is essential for waterproofing and provides a finished look. Fascia is used to create a barrier between the outside and the edge of the roof. In particular the soffit is located underneath your roof and the fascia is the area directly above it. Soffit and fascia are architectural elements of your home which you can find along the eave area or at the edges of your roof.

How to set out fascia and soffits. The fascia is the wide board that s installed on edge and runs horizontally along the edge of the roof. Fascia and soffits finish the edges of roofs by covering the ends of the roof rafters or roof trusses where they overhang the sides of the house. Your fascia is also where gutters are placed.

They are projected beyond your house s sides or at your roof s overhang. It s the exposed board you see on the front of your roof s overhang. If you haven t already work out the overhang normally done when first calculating the rafter lengths barge boards and box ends. Remove the rotted section of fascia.

Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. The picture above shows how the fascias that are fixed to the rafter feet tie into the barge boards that cover the outer rafters on the end of a gable roof. Pull down to remove the old soffit.