Using Soffit For Siding

It s a protective material that fits between the wall and the eaves.

Using soffit for siding.

Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. For straight runs some contractors like to run up the siding and then place soffit j on top. Measure the length of the first piece by measuring inside the j channel from one side of the ceiling to the other. Matching siding the easiest choice and the one most people go with is to simply use whatever soffit and fascia material is recommended by the same manufacturer that created your home siding.

There are several ways to install receiving channels for soffit. Examine figures 64 through 67 and find one that most closely. Basically it covers the underside of the overhang both for a better aesthetic and for defense against moisture pests and other damaging influences. Cut the soffit pieces to length with a hack saw blade or tin snips.

Center vented soffits available in colonial white and snow only. Soffit is usually the same design and color as your home s siding but can be different depending on your own personal tastes and preferences. Lay out the soffit panels to line up with existing siding or soffit work if desired. Install receiving channels soffit receiver or j channel.

It s important that you have a soffit material suitable for the climate you live in. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. However it is possible to install siding before soffit. The best approach is to.

For homeowners in the midwest vinyl soffit is the way to go. Soffit can be made from wood aluminum or vinyl. Vented soffits are for soffit use only. Installation over open eaves.

You can use accessories such as j channel or f channel. Value double 5 soffit use only value triple 4 soffit use only universal double 5 soffit use only universal triple 4 beaded triple 2 ironmax double 5 chamferboard double 5 perimeter triple 3 1 3 triple 3 1 3 arbor.