Installing Soffit Under Porch Roof

This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products.

Installing soffit under porch roof.

Remove all existing moldings from the edges of the. However if for some reason the joists of your porch roof are exposed don t fret. Slip drip edge under all roofing material and face nail it through the aluminum fascia. They began at the outside header and the j channel is sagging where it overlaps itself.

Step 1 observe the underside of the ceiling you plan to cover. You can either put up sheets of plywood first or if your joists run parallel to the house tack the beadboard right to them. A soffit is the horizontal surface under a roof overhang. A tutorial on installing roof soffit.

Follow the photos above for complete step by step installation instructions for the fascia and drip edge. Most porch ceilings are covered at the least with plywood which is the perfect substrate for a high grade finish like beadboard. Ensure the ceiling surface is solid enough to hold nails for the soffit installation. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video.

Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple under the deck roof and gutter system. One of our readers rune eriksen sent us photos of his design for a home built deck drainage system and we were impressed enough to check it out. Installing soffit boards on a patio roof system cleans up the look of your outdoor living space. You may eventually notice areas of bird damage or flaking.

When covering a porch ceiling you can use the same materials used to cover a soffit. The ceiling joists are 24 oc and it seems like the flange nails are are properly loose. Notch the tops of corners to interlock flanges and bend the bottom around for a neat appearance. Use extra care nailing up the aluminum.