Soffits and fascia are an often overlooked part of your roof. You may not pay them much heed, but a house without soffits and fascia boards looks unfinished. Soffits and fascia are essential to having a functional roof and a complete-looking home. Though two separate parts of your roofing system, they are commonly mentioned together because they work together in order to ensure that they each do their separate jobs to the best of their capabilities. 

What Are Soffits And Fascia Boards?

Soffits are the exposed board that goes under the overhanging eaves of your roof. They act as a barrier between the interior of your roofing system and the elements. In order to properly do this, soffits also go under fascia boards. Fascia boards are vertical boards on the edge of your rafters that protect the part of your roof exposed to your gutters. 

Together, soffits and fascia go around the exterior of your roofing system and protect the interior from the elements and more. While fascia boards keep things from getting in horizontally, soffits keep things from getting into your system from underneath. One without the other would still leave your home exposed, which is why they’re frequently mentioned together. 

Why Do You Need Soffits And Fascia Boards?

Here are some reasons you should know about why soffits and fascia boards are important for the overall wellbeing and look of your house.

#1. Protection

As mentioned above, soffits and fascia boards protect your roofing system and ergo, your home, from the elements and more by providing a barrier between the outside and inside. 

Soffits and fascia boards keep snow, hail, rain, wind, and the like from getting into your roofing system, which could cause a lot of damage. Rot, mold, and mildew are problems soffits and fascia boards can help prevent. Because fascia boards protect the part of your roof exposed to your gutters, they play a vital role in staving off water damage in that way, too. 

They also protect your roofing system from pests. Exposed rafters make for a welcoming spot for birds to nest, and exposed interior systems make it easy for other pests like animals and insects to get into your home and cause problems. By sealing them off, soffits and fascia boards can also help prevent pests in your roof and home. 

#2. Ventilation

Soffits and fascia boards also improve the ventilation in your home. They aid the circulation of air throughout your home, because soffits have little holes in them specifically designed for the purpose of assisting ventilation. Through helping the air circulation, they help keep excess heat and moisture from your home, and prevent the resulting problems those would come with, like mold.

#3. Aesthetic Appeal

Soffits and fascia improve the overall curb appeal of your home. They conceal your rafters and the interior structure of your roofing system from view, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing, polished appearance for your home. A home without soffits or fascia boards would look quite unfinished, as a result of this, which is why they’re important not just for practical purposes, but also to make your home look more put-together. 

There are multiple different styles of soffits and fascia boards available, so that you can ensure your home not only has curb appeal, but can fix the best option for your house and style.

Caring For Your Soffits And Fascia Boards

As you see, soffits and fascia boards provide essential services to your roofing system and home as a whole. As such, it’s vital to ensure that you are maintaining them and caring for them properly. Overlooking them can result in such problems as pests, rot, mold, poor ventilation, and a less put-together home. Though typically maintenance free, like any other part of your home, they will require repairs or replacement eventually.

If you notice your soffit and fascia boards beginning to show signs of wear and tear, it is important to call a professional to come out and look at them. They can then recommend a course of action, whether that be basic repairs to increase their durability and longevity or replacement. It’s vital you have a professional do this, as incorrectly installed soffits and fascia boards can cause problems, rather than prevent them.

Do You Need Soffit And Fascia Repair?

Here at Unlimited Siding, we know how important your soffits and fascia boards are for your home. If your soffits or fascia boards need repair or replacement, we have professionals who will do an expert job for you. For any questions or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at Unlimited Siding today!