Soffit and Fascia: What are they?

The soffit and fascia are incredibly important to your roof’s health, but often overlooked. It is simple to check it occasionally when knowing what to look for. Regular maintenance and cleanings are highly recommended to make sure you get the most out of your soffit and fascia.

Purpose

There are a more purposes to a soffit and fascia than just a accent to your home’s look. But first, what are the soffit and fascia?

The soffit is the area of your home that overhangs where the roof and siding meet. The fascia is the board along the side of the overhang and the roof. As you can see to the right, there are located closely together and often get mixed up. An easy way to remember it is, fascia is above the soffit and F comes before S in the alphabet. Now that you are a pro at identifying them, what is their purpose?

There are multiple uses including, keeping pests out, protecting your ventilation which in turn regulates your homes temperature. This can even lower your utility bills over time! A common way to disrupt the flow of your ventilation with a soffit is covering up the vents with insultation or things in your attic.

How to Spot Damage

There are many signs that the soffit and fascia have sustained significant damage. The main sign is when leaks are present. To spot the damage before it escalates, you can notice rotting wood, paint chipping or peeling. Another sign is if any animal has taken residence in your soffit or fascia. This includes bats, squirrels and birds. More commonly you can see bee, wasp or hornets nests.

Damage can be very visible when parts are falling off. Once this damage is noticed, it is important to call a professional to fix the issue at hand before it gets worse.

Soffit and Fascia Maintenance

The maintenance required is very minimal. It is important to clean them from time to time. If a storm has recently occurred, be sure to inspect for any clear damage from the ground. When in doubt, call a professional to preform a full inspection.

If you believe your soffit and fascia are damaged call Royalty Roofing today at 800-303-8392. Get it fixed before the damage affects other areas of your home like the roof and gutters.