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Fascia Board Soffit Repair
Quite often left out, soffit relates to the eave (or overhang) of your rooftop and is vital in securing your home. Properly installed soffits produce air circulation so as to ventilate your attic, drive out wetness, defend against mold accumulation as well as prolong the life span of your roofing system.
Soffit vents are even more crucial in cooler weather conditions where roof structures are blanketed with snow for long periods of time and eventually become vulnerable to entrapped moisture.
Within these types of climates, premium soffit installation can absolutely enhance the life expectancy of your roofing system and also wood decking.
Fascia refers to the vertical edge of the roof. It hides the rough edges of your soffit and supports attached gutters to ensure additional weather and moisture protection.
Listed below are some reasons why having fascia (in good condition) is the best option:
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Fascia provides a layer of strength to help stabilize the gutter
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Fascia allows a place for the soffit to attach and close off the attic space
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Soffit is vented which prevents winter ice, water from entering the home, and keeps the home cooler in the summer months
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Open rafter without fascia get screwed into the end grain of the available wood which is not as strong as screwing it into the perpendicular wood of the fascia board (more strength and stability when you are able to screw into grains of wood that run horizontally)
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Open rafters with no fascia often allow for insects and animals to find their way into your home
