Replacing Vinyl Soffit Vents

Soffit is used to enclose the underside of an eave.

Replacing vinyl soffit vents.

Aluminum under eave soffit vent in brown carton of 36 model eac16x4br 36 65 00 65 00. Removing vinyl soffits for replacement or repairs requires a helper to hold the ladder while you work. If you believe it s time to do some replacing look no further than below for your answers. These are two items that are very easily replaced and can be done together very easily.

Vinyl soffits are the portion under the roof eaves between the wall of your home and the edge of the roof. Soffit eave vents work in conjunction with gable roof or ridge vents to provide a natural flow of air through your attic. Vinyl soffit aluminum soffit undereave vents soffit vents paintable soffit vents roofing overhang exterior door roof overhang. Builders license training institute instructor rodger peck will show you techniques for a temporary soffit repair.

Do i hire a carpenter a handyman or roofer to replace this. Provia s vinyl siding offers four types of fully vented vinyl soffit that protect your home and complement your existing siding whether it s wood brick stucco or our own vinyl siding. Marjorie w kissimmee fla. As the air in the attic heats up it rises drawing cool air in the soffit vents at the bottom and exiting through the gable roof or ridge vents at the top.

A rotting roof soffit is unfortunately a common problem for homeowners but not everyone knows the difference between soffits fascia and guttering. Set your store to see local availability. The soffit is the board that bridges the gap between a home s siding and its roofline. It also is necessary to complete the soffit before the final course of siding is installed on the wall.

Compare click to add item lockside double 3 1 2 x 12 3 vinyl lap siding to the compare list add to list click to add item lockside double 3 1 2 x 12 3 vinyl lap siding to your list sku 1461200. Vinyl soffit is designed to be easily installed lengthwise from wall to fascia. Replacing vinyl soffit is a simple task and a great do it yourself project. New master flow 16 in.

For more information on our full line of b. The first thing you will want to do is to see if the fascia needs replacing as well. The vinyl soffit uses no fasteners. The soffit over my back door is rotting.