Any roof that overhangs the edge of the home s wall or siding should always have soffit.
Where siding meets soffit.
It also is necessary to complete the soffit before the final course of siding is installed on the wall.
Also consider a trim piece to transition from the wall up to soffit.
It s a protective material that fits between the wall and the eaves.
Another mistake is nailing the final piece where the siding meets the soffit.
You will know when the siding is in place by sliding the piece back and forth.
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Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave.
Basically it covers the underside of the overhang both for a better aesthetic and for defense against moisture pests and other damaging influences.
J channels are used around windows and doors on inside corners and where the siding meets the soffit or roof at an angle.
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Its main purpose is to fill in space which exists between the tops of wall mounted objects such as cabinets and the ceiling.
Simply slide the siding panel into the folded j channel.
The installation of soffit will determine the positioning of the inside and outside corner posts.
Soffit is the structure that rests beneath the overhang of the roof.
Starting with the soffit nail lengths of j channel against the inner edge of the fascia board.
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This channel conceals the cut edges of the soffit lengths as they meet the fascia.
On long expanses of board batten or soffit a trim piece offers a way to add a signature outline or focal point.
Well done installation of the j channel gives the vinyl siding a professional look in corners doors windows and other edges of your home.
A common question that property owners have when installing siding is whether or not soffit should be installed first.
Trim provides a beautiful transition between two styles of siding.