How To Install Soffits On A Gable Roof

Fit soffit around corners by installing back to back j channel or miter divider to handle the splice.

How to install soffits on a gable roof.

All the roof edges are eaves no gable ends so flat soffits continue around corners. Installing soffit on the gable portion of the eaves is no different than installing it on a horizontal overhang except that you will likely faced increased safety concerns because the gable is higher. Cut your soffit pieces. Make 45 degree cuts on panels using the 45 degree feature on your soffit table.

They are easy to install under the roof s overhang which is known as the soffit are generally hidden from sight and provide excellent protection from weather outdoor debris and pests while still allowing air to flow into the attic. Installing a soffit on a gable roof sounds difficult but with the proper tools and a little time you can do it quite easily in a weekend. Hip roofs are pyramid shaped so all the roof surfaces slope up from the eaves. Slide one end into the j channel and nail the far side of the soffit to the wood fascia board using one nail to keep the soffit in place until you install the vinyl fascia.

Soffit vents are one of the most popular intake vent styles. A soffit is construct that covers the underside of the eave overhang on your roof. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. Since soffit runs perpendicular to the wall you will be cutting many short pieces depending on the width of your overhang.

Installing a soft will hide the framing joists and any wiring or piping running in the eaves. With the correct tools and supplies you can install soffit on your gable roof.