How To Install Soffits On A Gable Roof

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.

How to install soffits on a gable roof.

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. 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. Since soffit runs perpendicular to the wall you will be cutting many short pieces depending on the width of your overhang.

Make 45 degree cuts on panels using the 45 degree feature on your soffit table. Most overhangs are 6 or 1. Installing a soft will hide the framing joists and any wiring or piping running in the eaves. 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.

Fit soffit around corners by installing back to back j channel or miter divider to handle the splice. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. Continuous or individual soffits. Hip roofs are pyramid shaped so all the roof surfaces slope up from the eaves.

All the roof edges are eaves no gable ends so flat soffits continue around corners. 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.