How To Install Soffit and Fascia Trim
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
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Why didn't you show the most difficult part of the soffit job. The last far right side piece? How does it terminate at the end?
Thanks for the demo. I have been trying to find a contractor to fix mysoffits, squirrels have ripped them out but no one wants to do small jobs. I,m pretty good at doing repairs myself For a retired woman and now I’m going to do it.
So true. It’s challenging to find anyone to do small jobs right now
How did it go?? Give any additional advice or tips? I’m learning to be kinda handy myself
I definitely would do such work.. but kuddos for doing it yourself.
Nails would be much more cost effective and regardless of what type of fastener you use it shouldn't be snugged. That negates the whole expansion and contraction you spoke of. Also, your fascia trim has nothing securing it at the top. Normally this would be tucked under drip edge which I get you don't have due to the metal roof but the VSI recommends using utility trim or, if you have to, face nail it. Lastly, NEVER should you put your screws (should be trim nails) through the fascia at any other point than the v-groove of the soffit panel. You put them smack dab in the center of the vented section which compromised its integrity and will cause it to fail faster, not to mention looks bad. It's cool that you're making videos to help people but you are doing it wrong. That isn't just my opinion that is according to the Vinyl Siding Institute who is kind of an authority on the subject.
I am not a carpenter but I was hoping for your correcting comments . Thanks .
QUESTION: if your using a blade don’t you need to turn the blade backwards so it doesn’t break the vinyl????
@@sharylweisel9100 snips
@@sharylweisel9100put the blade backwards on your Circular saw, so you can cut 5 at once
1 thing about nails tho, it slide back. Screws would be better for me. Oh plus a lot of people can hammer good bending nails. Js
I notice you say you cut the soffit short to allow for expansion and contraction which I totally agree is a good idea. Then I noticed you put screws in the valley of your soffit material which doesn't have a slotted hole and you put the screw in tight so that the soffit can't move, the same with the screw you put in the manufactured edge which does have a sotted hole. So my question is should it not be fastened using the slotted hole and maybe make another hole in the valley to allow it to expand and contract??
You are correct
This is exactly what I was looking for. I recently bought my first house and it doesn’t have any soffit vents on it. Only plywood at around 15 degree angle with 4 vents on each side, front and back. This video made it not seem so hard for someone who has no idea on any sort of remodeling. Thank you!
this is not a great reference guide from someone who does this for a living
@alexwyman741 I'm replacing mine, can you point me in a direction of a video of someone who does it well in your opinion?
" Perfect "just what I was looking for.
Wow. 3 screws in a 12 inch panel is WAY overkill even if you live in a really windy area. Not to mention snugging each screw will NOT allow for expansion despite his earlier comment.
Yeah I always put 2 in each panel.. and leave the soffit joints free UNTIL I screw the fascia on. Then I put a screw where each soffit joint is. But hey, to each their own
A little late now, but the reason they put ELONGATED HOLES in vinal siding is because it expands and contracts like crazy . DON'T NAIL IT REAL TIGHT !
5:00 where did u get that metal fascia piece? Can u link it?
It would have been nice to see a picture of the screws you used. Definitely looked easy enough. However it didn't show how to cut the facia if your existing board is a 2x4 instead of a 2x6.
How can I do a small repair instead of doing the whole side?
Do you have a video showing how to finish the end piece?? From what I see it will be the edge with the slots showing. What covers that?
Nice video. Thanks. So I have a hip roof. How does the vertical trim piece finish out on the corners?
Those hex head screws you decided to use on the fascia are such an eye sore. Why on Earth would you use those and ruin the aesthetic?
I agree
This is a great video! I’ve had to rebuild things a handyman did wrong- or finish jobs because the next guy doesn’t show up. From now on I’ll just TH-cam and do it all myself! Thank you for this one- birds are pulling out insulation or nesting inside because my guy just can’t seem to get back for 2 weeks to put it up. I’ll do it myself now that I see how!!
As a new property adjuster, now I know! Thank you for this video. 😊
Thanks, Brother- I needed this info and you made it simple.
Wow imagine seeing pastor Joe in the comments of a soffit video. Heck ye.
Can't find any videos on how to remove soffit. Previous home owner didn't use vented soffit. So want to remove n replace. Any neat way of doing it ? Thanx
Just rip them out if they're falling apart and make sure there's clear path for air to flow into attic. Nothing neat about demo work.
For installing the soffit and the Fascia this video is among the best on TH-cam. I also didn't know you have to use F-Channel for installing the soffit.
Great Video, Subscribed!!!
You’re not supposed to do that… gotta leave room for expansion smh why not learn the correct way before going out showing 1000s the wrong way..
For someone who’s done this for a living the last 15 years this video is very frustrating lol
As someone who just read your comment its frustrating you dont say why :)
It's true. This guy and his technique is frustrating to watch.. 🤣
What would you different? Only thing I noticed was lack of keeping sofit panels loose for expansion & contradiction.
35 years for me guit watching when he put those hudge screws in
I been running for 17 years im with ya. An this cat just pulled the drill out. Im done 😆
You lost me after you used screws on vinyl soffit..... defeats the expansion and contraction principle.
hi my wife and i are enjoying your videos, they could do with longer viewing times with more detail of what your doing "NOT speeded up streams", Life elevated and trent and Allie have good streams. I read you got rid if Tracy, why did you get rid of her, where did she go, we hope she is safe!!!!!!.
Very useful video; thanks. Too bad your neighbor was practicing drums the whole time though.
I’ve never installed soffit, reasons I’m here… but I’m pretty sure your
Doing it wrong, so I am going to the next video. Thank you
What kind of blade do I need to use, I tried to use my chopsaw and it seemed to have a blade with quite a few teeth but it chipped up the ends of the siding and didn’t make a great cut? Any suggestion on blades would be appreciated? Thanks
Can you advise me? I think rats are pushing up and under somehow. Is there anything i can put over the side attacked to my brick exterior to block anything from entering or tearing it open
Where do you find this product? Lowes and Home Depot don't have this exact product
Thank you for such a good video. This really helps with what I'm getting ready to do. Thank you.
Why is it so important to install the fasteners into the 1" expansion slots and to hold the soffit back 1/4" from the f channel for that same purpose only to then install the two the screws into the two valleys without first installing/creating slots for the screws to ride in? Similarly, why install the screws so tightly - why not leave some room for the soffit to slide in and out with contraction if the goal is to allow movement? Or is it that across that 11 1/4" there won't be enough expansion to worry about?
Was thinking the same, he must not be in an area that gets a lot of wind, his install isn’t exactly how you should do it, you need to use the holes on the flange...
I never put a screw on the ends either, just in the slots and dont tighten them all way the down. However, i have a 1x4 on edge agaibst the house that i can get a 2nd screw into.
So simple and straight to it. I love how clean and professional. U do not make people feel intimidated by your teaching method! Loveit👍🏽💪🏾
By putting screws in the soffit panels you aren't going to have the expa sion and contraction the panels should have, just like vinyl siding. Nails would be a better option an use the in the nailing flange only.!!!
Really clear, concise, and straightforward video. Thanks for the help and for your service!
Just a thought. When screwing up the soffit, skip a channel every once in a while. Keep track of where the blank channels are to put your fascia screws in. Very annoying when you hit a screw in the soffit when you are doing the fascia.
What? That’s why you don’t put a screw where the channel is. Plus putting a screw where the channel is will make the aluminum bend into the channel if you do that. You screw into the flat part of the soffit so that it stays flat🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. Just a thought.
Squirrels eating my house up where do I purchase this?
DO NOT use vinyl soffit, use aluminum, vinyl turns brittle and will change color and fail over time
How do you remove one panel if you trying to install a camera?
What was the reason for cutting so many small soffit pieces?? Why not run the piece in one long piece? Is it because the pieces change in size as you go on? I dont think so? Right?
Note that this is not installed per manufacturer specifications and does not permit for proper expansion and contraction of the vinyl. This usually results in noisy siding/soffit material , especially after very hot days as the materials cool off.
Would have been nice to show starting the install with the first piece. Thanks for posting.
Is there a way to do this on an old home with wood siding and then later replace the siding?
Your only supposed to mail in the slots , by doing it like your fastening it your removing it’s ability to expand / contract
What about baffles for insulation and screen to keep bugs out?
I thought you were posed to out a j channel or f channel at fascia and wall like the manufacturers instructions..also but idk
Prior contactor used composite material that has bowed, needs replacement. Be careful who you hire
So I wanted to know why not use a whole piece without cutting it... I have about a 13.5 inch gap on my front and I was thinking of using just a whole piece to cover it up... Do I have to cut it in a bunch of small pieces?
What’s this stuff called? Lowes Home Depot? Is it paintable? What happens at the end where you gotta go around a corner? Thanks great video
If your garage is cutrently insulated and you want to replace this on your garage how do you insulate behind this ?
Why is vinyl fascia sold 8” and not 6” size of fascia board? 🤔
Do not use screws in fascia metal. That looks terrible. Trim nails do the job and look much better
Exactly what I was looking for to make my soffits look uniform! Thanks for walking me through this! The only tricky part I think I'll have is where I have to go high on the ladder! 🙂
I have been in a discussion about soffit application and you mentioned leaving a little looseness in the flange connection for expansion contraction . This helps me to make my point on why you should not run nails or screws thru the material anywhere other than the slotted holes provided. Although sometimes it becomes necessary to use a trim nail here and there. The discussion is primarily about starting the soffit from top center of a rake and working down in both directions . Bending the top piece in the center and thus going backwards in one direction. I think its wrong for a few reasons.
Yes , because vinyl expands and contacts allot, hmmmm.
Right lol
You measure from the house towards you. But how long do you cut the sofit the direction you going to the right?
Does anybody see where the corner is with the soffit?? Like what that is not how u do that buddy. And btw do not put this fascia on or screw it on.
Yeah, but how did you install the f-channel?
You are a fucking Ryobi guy of course 😂
My contractor/ Handyman was doing it all 😑 wrong
Am I the only one who noticed how off the roof panels are
are those soffit screws or what kind are you using?
Why screws instead of nails?
Thank You, Blessings!
I don't mind the screws through the soffit, but why not finish nails for the fascia?
I had white aluminum finishing nails on hand but I used steel fascia since I have a metal roof. You don’t wanna mix aluminum products with steel products because galvanic corrosion will cause the metal to rust when using dissimilar metals. Thus’ I used the white screws I had on hand.
Thank you. Explained very well. Nice a simple and to the point. I am going to do some soffit work with confidence. Please do a video on how to take soffits down without causing damage. Thank you and God bless you also.
screws instead of nails how is that supposed to allow for movement
Where did you get the materials?
What about trim nails instead of screws?
Why cut up in two foot sections when it comes in 10foot sections??
Wow, that was a lot more simple than I thought it would be. Thank you
why did you put f channel over siding, isn't it better to butt up to it?
So you don’t need soffit board if you use this product?
What is the materials used in the wall?
does the U channel have to be the same brand?
Is it possible to replace the soffit without removing the fascia trim?
How to install j channel for soffit ?
Thank you, I’m going to give it a try. Wish me luck!
How did it go.
Thanks for this Video 👍good information
Ok dumb question but do you have to cut them into smaller parts or can you just cut it to length and do it all in one?
That's probably a frequently asked question. By cutting them, it works for any width needed, and they interlock with each other.
Joe m ahh ok 👍 thanks 😊 have to redo my fascia and soffit so great video thanks
Wind chimes should be illegal
Wind chimes should be illegal.
I cannot believe there's not anything underneath of that like a piece of wood, I would not be okay with that if that was my attic
Your attic needs to breathe id be very concerned if it were blocked by plywood
That's not how you do it.....
I am a first-time-Soffitt installer (DIY). Your instructions were clear and more helpful than other videos I viewed. Next I start vinyl siding. I hope to learn from you again.
You just save me 3 g
What type of screw?
Had a bit of hurricane damage here in Florida...12 ft section of fascia was ripped off winds...thank you for the instruction (I subscribed immediately)!!
I have same hurricane damage in SWFL. looks like step one is to remove the existing fascia. I just have random mangled soffits do I need to take a whole section out and start over?
P.S. my soffits aren't screwed in or they probably wouldn't have blown out
Used too many screws.
You talk about expansion and contraction back and forth (which is true) but then you destroy any exoansion and contraction option by basically "glueing" the soffit board to the rafters with screws, eliminating any movement. You do not put screws where you did.
Putting 2 extra screws in each piece defeats the purpose of expansion. I have never done that or known anyone who does that. One nail in the end has always been good enough, at least in Pennsylvania. Hurricane zone may be different but I don't recommend screwing soffit. I would think it would buckle.
Great video !
My situation is the J channel toward the house drops below the top of the windows. So there's gap and squirrel are entering. Driving us crazy in the attic.
I am putting soffit and siding on a large workshed to match my home. The Hight is 13.5 feet. I have a problem with boring bees and wasps that I can't reach, so I will probably go with a solid soffit to keep them out.. But can i put up the soffit first before putting on my siding? Thanks! I enjoyed your video.
Just so some people know not all soffit and fascia is the same material specially not production homes where most fascia and soffit is plywood and wood siding .. therefore the way you install it is different long pieces normally...
why are you not using trim nails instead of screws. I don't know about screws, just don't look proper to me but I may be wrong.
Thank you, well explained. What type saw are you using to cut soffit?
I use my miter saw to cut them with a 60 tooth blade! Thanks for the comment my friend! Take care and god bless!
Thank you
Would you be interested in trying Quality Edge soffit and fascia to compare to what you're using today?
that's too many fasteners for me. this stuff is SO lightweight! you only need 1 screw per section and then the trim holds the rest. i think the goal is to use fasteners only on the j or f channel or trim, and none in the actual soffit material. still trying to figure best practice for repair and maintenance on existing installation. working with this stuff is a bear.
Exactly. What do I need to do on an old home, I just purchased. Very clean simple example. Thanks.
I'm installing PoE cameras through my soffit. I wanted to see how this was constructed in case I botched it beyond repair. Awesome video!!
Me too.