Replacing Vinyl Soffit Vents

A rotting roof soffit is unfortunately a common problem for homeowners but not everyone knows the difference between soffits fascia and guttering.

Replacing vinyl soffit vents.

Compare click to add item lockside double 3 1 2 x 12 3 vinyl lap siding to the compare list add to list click to add item lockside double 3 1 2 x 12 3 vinyl lap siding to your list sku 1461200. The installation of soffit will determine the positioning of the inside and outside corner posts. The soffit is the board that bridges the gap between a home s siding and its roofline. The first thing you will want to do is to see if the fascia needs replacing as well.

Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work. These are two items that are very easily replaced and can be done together very easily. Builders license training institute instructor rodger peck will show you techniques for a temporary soffit repair. Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave.

Vinyl soffit aluminum soffit undereave vents soffit vents paintable soffit vents roofing overhang exterior door roof overhang. Aluminum under eave soffit vent in brown carton of 36 model eac16x4br 36 65 00 65 00. As the air in the attic heats up it rises drawing cool air in the soffit vents at the bottom and exiting through the gable roof or ridge vents at the top. Marjorie w kissimmee fla.

For more information on our full line of b. Instead the soffit fits in between two channels like a puzzle piece. Replacing vinyl soffit is a simple task and a great do it yourself project. Soffit eave vents work in conjunction with gable roof or ridge vents to provide a natural flow of air through your attic.

If you believe it s time to do some replacing look no further than below for your answers. New master flow 16 in. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners. Vinyl soffit is designed to be easily installed lengthwise from wall to fascia.

Set your store to see local availability. Vinyl soffits are the portion under the roof eaves between the wall of your home and the edge of the roof. Provia s vinyl siding offers four types of fully vented vinyl soffit that protect your home and complement your existing siding whether it s wood brick stucco or our own vinyl siding. The soffit over my back door is rotting.