Siding, Fascia, and Soffit 

Are you looking to improve the outside look of your home? There are plenty of things to consider. Many people are familiar with Siding products such as Vinyl or James Hardie which have made advancements in protecting and insulating your home better. But what about the dark horses such as Soffit and Fascia? Both of these products are key to a top notch looking home, but they are easily overlooked because 1. They are hard to see from a distance. 2. Most people don’t even know what they are. So let’s get some education today and go over why, if you are replacing your siding, Soffit and Fascia usually need to be replaced during this process.

What Are Soffit and Fascia? 

An exterior soffit is located beneath the rafter tails of your home. The fascia is the exposed horizontal band you see at the end of the rafters. These architectural elements found on the outside of your house do much more than just add accents of beauty. They protect your home from pests and can give you clever ways to disguise ventilation systems to important parts of the house. A lot of rain and wind can damage these components over the years. Wear and tear can make these pieces inefficient. Some soffit and fascia can be so bad that is is literally warped or drooping from the home. Water can also get stuck on these drip edges. 

Why People Choose To Replace Soffit and Fascia When Siding Is Installed

It’s easy to see why people install these items when they get a siding remodeling project. You wouldn’t remodel an entire kitchen and keep your old stove which is less efficient and out of date, would you? It’s the same concept with Siding installation. Soffit and Fascia usually go hand and hand with a new Siding. Properly installed siding usually comes with installed soffit and fascia boards. This is because it’s matching and is easily installed with Vinyl Siding or whichever siding you use. Installed together, Siding, Soffit and Fascia add insulation and protection for your home. They are able to withstand high winds and are usually better than existing aluminum soffit or wood soffit. 

Why Different Materials Now Vs. The Past?

Traditionally old soffits were made of wood and aluminum. Now most homeowners opt for vinyl fascia and replace existing soffit with vinyl soffit as well. This is because of its durability and maintenance free properties. If you replace new Soffit and Fascia with vinyl or any new product which has these properties they will last a lifetime. This means they never have to get painted again. You really can just set it and forget about it for the rest of time.

Is it time to replace your Siding, Soffit or Fascia?

If you’re even asking this question there is no doubt in our minds that it’s about that time to get this project done. More specifically, if you are seeing warped or cracked panels on your siding, peeling soffit or fascia, small bubbles underneath the surface of any of these items, it is time to get these replaced. We encourage you to get these things done now before water seeps underneath the surface. If this happens it’s only a matter of time before it can damage the foundation itself and that is an entire other expense that you don’t want to have to deal with, trust us. 

Final Thoughts

Replacement Siding, Soffit and Fascia are the perfect match for each other. You can’t really replace one without replacing the others. It’s important not to overlook Siding, Soffit and Fascia because they are all important components to a nice looking and energy efficient home. In conclusion, you just can’t go wrong with any of these products because of their durability and maintenance free properties.  You can pick the colors to match and choose the style that’s just right for your home. 

Until next time, we encourage you to visit our page on the kinds of Siding we offer. Our estimates are always free and we would be happy to help you in any way we can. Check out our Gallery page for more before and after pics too!