Attention homeowners! The soffit and fascia that run along the edge of your roof are more than just aesthetic features, they are critical components of your home’s exterior that need to be properly maintained. Schroeder Roofing is Northern Colorado’s preferred provider of residential and commercial roofing services. Read on to learn more about the importance of soffit repair, and contact us today to schedule an estimate!
What is Soffit and Fascia?
If you take a look at the area where your exterior walls connect to the base of your roof, you’ll notice that there is a board that connects the outer walls to your roof. This board acts as your roofline, and is known as the fascia. If you look below the fascia you’ll see the eaves of your roof, which is the area where the rafters extend beyond the exterior of your house. The soffit is the material that protects the eaves of your roof.
Why Soffit Repair Is Important
Keeping your soffit and fascia in good condition protects your home in more ways than one. On the surface, soffit and fascia protect your roof from the elements and keep birds, bats, rodents and other pests from entering your home through the eaves of your roof. Soffit and fascia also play a major role in the ventilation and air circulation of your roofing system. When these components are damaged, moisture gets trapped in your roof. This moisture build up can lead to mold growth, which can rot your rafters and cause serious structural damage to your roof.
Signs You Need Soffit Repair
Keeping your soffit in good condition is critical to the integrity of your roof, and replacements are far more expensive than soffit repairs, so you want to detect and repair any damages as soon as possible. While some damages to your soffit and fascia are easy to spot — like peeling and flaky paint, rotting boards, and pest infestations — it’s not always easy to tell whether or not you need soffit repair. The only way to know for sure is to contact a professional and schedule a roof inspection. A skilled roofing contractor like Schroeder Roofing can perform a comprehensive roof inspection, give you a detailed breakdown of its condition, and provide you with the best course of action to keep your roof in prime condition.
How To Do a Soffit Repair
Soffit repair is an extensive, detailed process that needs to be performed correctly. To get started, you will need to remove the shingle mold, the fascia, and any rotting wood or rafters. After that’s out of the way, you will need to install the new rafter, and coat the entirety of your new soffit in a water protectant sealant before attaching it to the underside of your eaves and caulking it to prevent water from seeping through. Finally, you will attach the fascia and install the shingle mold between the fascia and the base of your roof.
Sounds complicated? There are many reasons why soffit repair should be left to roofing professionals. The process needs to be done correctly, and you need to use the best materials at every stage of soffit repair. Contact Schroeder Roofing to work with a trusted local roofing contractor in Northern Colorado!