How To Remove A Roof Soffit

Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work.

How to remove a roof soffit.

Soffits cover the open space under the eaves the area where the roof s rafters extend past the walls. Soffit and fascia repair 1. Builders license training institute instructor rodger peck will show you techniques for a temporary soffit repair. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.

Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. This area is usually adjacent to the attic which they also infest. This makes the removal process difficult.

For more information on our full line of b. The methods used to install the soffit hide the majority of the fasteners behind flashing or under installation channels. Removing aluminum soffit panels. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

The soffit is the underside of the eave. The extension of a home s roof over the edge of the wall is called the eave. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners. Instead the soffit fits in between two channels like a puzzle piece.

How to remove insulation from soffit vents. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. Squirrels get inside the eave and can be heard running back and forth on the soffit. Proper venting in the attic not only protects the attic itself it also regulates the climate in your house by keeping hot air circulating.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.