Installing Vinyl Soffit Vents

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products.

Installing vinyl soffit vents.

Unlike wooden soffits vinyl is both water resistant and impervious to rot. Mark the location of the ends of each soffit vent 1 less than the outside length of the vent making sure each vent falls between the soffit joists or rafters. Soffit is comparable to vertical siding and its installation entails more than the actual panels. Ventilated soffit materials can help prevent winter ice dams and keep the home cooler in the summer months.

The type of. Soffit materials may be vinyl metal or wood. When cutting the holes that will allow ventilation it s critical to make certain that you don t cut into the roof rafters. If you happen to be working on an older home most contractors and homeowners find that they will need to install their vinyl soffit over top of old wood.

Then use the instructions for open eaves. The installation of soffit will determine the positioning of the inside and outside corner posts. Pop two parallel chalk lines on the soffit board with the distance between them 1 less than the outside width of the soffit vents. These items are easy to install and easy to replace if needed and will protect exposed wood from water damage for years.

It protects the underside of eaves and porch ceilings and can provide a hidden vent system. To install the vents holes will need to be cut into the soffit. Vinyl soffit is designed to be easily installed lengthwise from wall to fascia. This video includes information on preparation installation over open eaves enclosed eaves and.

Soffit installation or replacement is easy with these materials even for a first timer. Learn to install soffit with your vinyl siding installation. The procedure used to install soffit over an enclosed. Then complete the installation as described for open eaves.

It has practically replaced aluminum in new construction and home remodeling. If you re installing perforated soffit panels and the existing soffit doesn t have openings for ventilation cut an adequate number of openings. Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave. Vinyl soffit and fascia has become one of the most often used products for exterior trim.

Proper ventilation with new vinyl soffit. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. It can also be much simpler to clean between seasons. Metal or vinyl soffits also come as solid panels or perforated to provide ventilation.

Cutting the rafters could weaken the structure of the roof.