Vinyl Soffit Vent Installation

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Vinyl soffit vent installation. Soffits are typically used as the exposed undersurface of the roof overhang above exterior siding. Georgia pacific vinyl siding and accessories soffit and fascia is available to fit the needs of most homes and provides a low maintenance solution for the overhang areas. Then use the instructions for open eaves. The installation of soffit will determine the positioning of the inside and outside corner posts.
The full line of georgia pacific vinyl siding and accessories soffit and fascia will coordinate perfectly with your siding windows trim and gutters. This week we would like to show you how to install soffit products as well as fascia trim products. The type of. Since soffit runs perpendicular to the wall you will be cutting many short pieces depending on the width of your overhang.
If you re installing perforated soffit panels and the existing soffit doesn t have openings for ventilation cut an adequate number of openings. Soffit installation or replacement is easy with these materials even for a first timer. Then complete the installation as described for open eaves. It also is necessary to complete the soffit before the final course of siding is installed on the wall.
Soffit materials may be vinyl metal or wood. Vinyl soffit is designed to be easily installed lengthwise from wall to fascia. Our popular woodhaven and beaded versions come with hidden aircanal channel vents that not only deliver controlled air flow but also add to the beauty of. Cut your soffit pieces.
Most overhangs are 6 or 1. Soffit offers an attractive finish to the underside of eaves and is. Georgia pacific 10 in x 144 in white wood grain vinyl solid soffit. Our vinyl soffits provide the air intake needed for proper air flow in attics and for controlled temperatures indoors.
It s the ventilation support you need to protect your home from extreme temperatures and moisture. Item 89145 model 190348b190348b. This video includes information on preparation installation over open eaves enclosed eaves and. Ventilated soffit materials can help prevent winter ice dams and keep the home cooler in the summer months.
Learn to install soffit with your vinyl siding installation. Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave. Slide one end into the j channel and nail the far side of the soffit to the wood fascia board using one nail to keep the soffit in place until you install the vinyl fascia.