Installing Soffit Under Porch Roof

The ceiling joists are 24 oc and it seems like the flange nails are are properly loose.

Installing soffit under porch roof.

Hi todd i m having a 14 22 shed roof porch built and they are currently installing vinyl soffit ceiling parallel to my exterior wall. 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. Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple under the deck roof and gutter system. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products.

Most porch ceilings are covered at the least with plywood which is the perfect substrate for a high grade finish like beadboard. Remove all existing moldings from the edges of the. Follow the photos above for complete step by step installation instructions for the fascia and drip edge. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video.

Use extra care nailing up the aluminum. However if for some reason the joists of your porch roof are exposed don t fret. 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 tutorial on installing roof soffit. A wooden soffit a horizontal panel underneath the eave can get spongy and worn over time. Not only does a soffit finish off the appearance of the patio but it also insulates and further shields it from the temperature fluctuations. Notch the tops of corners to interlock flanges and bend the bottom around for a neat appearance.

They began at the outside header and the j channel is sagging where it overlaps itself. When covering a porch ceiling you can use the same materials used to cover a soffit. A soffit is the horizontal surface under a roof overhang. You may eventually notice areas of bird damage or flaking.