Installing Soffit Under Porch Roof

When covering a porch ceiling you can use the same materials used to cover a soffit.

Installing soffit under porch roof.

They began at the outside header and the j channel is sagging where it overlaps itself. 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. Most porch ceilings are covered at the least with plywood which is the perfect substrate for a high grade finish like beadboard. You may eventually notice areas of bird damage or flaking.

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. Follow the photos above for complete step by step installation instructions for the fascia and drip edge. A soffit is the horizontal surface under a roof overhang.

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. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. A wooden soffit a horizontal panel underneath the eave can get spongy and worn over time. Installing soffit boards on a patio roof system cleans up the look of your outdoor living space.

You can either put up sheets of plywood first or if your joists run parallel to the house tack the beadboard right to them. However if for some reason the joists of your porch roof are exposed don t fret. A tutorial on installing roof soffit. Ensure the ceiling surface is solid enough to hold nails for the soffit installation.

Slip drip edge under all roofing material and face nail it through the aluminum fascia. Not only does a soffit finish off the appearance of the patio but it also insulates and further shields it from the temperature fluctuations. Use extra care nailing up the aluminum. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video.