How To Frame A Roof Soffit

Here s how to frame a boxed soffit on the eave and gable end of a building.

How to frame a roof soffit.

F channels are fasteners shaped like an f through which the soffit board will slide in. After the desired dimensions have been determined and the marks made you will need to cut wall and ceiling. This is how i did my pole barn workshop and at the end of the video i also show. Using your measurements as a.

Then gather your measurements by calculating the run rise and length of each rafter segment in feet and the pitch of your roof in inches. To turn a corner measure from the channel at the wall corner to the channel at the corner of the fascia board subtract 1 4 inch for expansion. Trim nail punch for holding and setting nails into soffit grooves and tight places. Using the inch screws secure the f channel or j channel to the sides of the eaves for the soffit panel to slide into.

Install a soffit double channel lineal or h bar. Metal soffit is installed in much the same manner. How to build a soffit step 1. Nail your undersill trim into place.

Pair of tin snips for cutting straight lines. Combination square for making clean. The first step to building a soffit is to measure out the size of your intended soffit and mark it on the wall. Pair of right or left cut snips for cutting curves if you have circles to cut for example round lights and electrical.

Do this beneath the eaves all round the house. Step 2 inspect your fascias. Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit. To frame a roof start by choosing a roof style like a frame or gabled.