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.

Installing soffit under porch roof. Not only does a soffit finish off the appearance of the patio but it also insulates and further shields it from the temperature fluctuations. Slip drip edge under all roofing material and face nail it through the aluminum fascia. The ceiling joists are 24 oc and it seems like the flange nails are are properly loose. A tutorial on installing roof soffit.

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

They began at the outside header and the j channel is sagging where it overlaps itself. Step 1 observe the underside of the ceiling you plan to cover. Convert the space under a second story deck into a dry spacious patio by installing this simple under the deck roof and gutter system. Use extra care nailing up the aluminum.

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. Welcome youtube family to another how to diy video. You can either put up sheets of plywood first or if your joists run parallel to the house tack the beadboard right to them. When covering a porch ceiling you can use the same materials used to cover a soffit.

You may eventually notice areas of bird damage or flaking. However if for some reason the joists of your porch roof are exposed don t fret. Notch the tops of corners to interlock flanges and bend the bottom around for a neat appearance. Most porch ceilings are covered at the least with plywood which is the perfect substrate for a high grade finish like beadboard.