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What Is A Soffit & What Does It Do?

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Updated: Dec 14, 2022

You're likely to come across the word "soffit" if you have any external home work done, such as replacing the siding or the roof. Soffit board is an essential part of your roof's rafters and have a variety of uses, from beauty to lowering your utility costs. Consider purchasing a new matching soffit if you are having your home renovated.


What Is A Soffit?


By necessity, your roof will frequently overhang your home's walls. The eaves of your home or the rafters of your roof are two names for this overhang. When this overhang is done, the bottom is referred to as the soffit, which literally translates to "something attached underneath".


Soffit Board
Soffit Board

In essence, the soffit is any finishing material put to cover the underside of your roof overhang, such as wood or fibrous cement.


What Is The Need Of Soffit?


Ventilation is the most important factor to consider when installing a soffit on your home. A section of your attic area is covered by your soffit, which is attached to the underside of your roof. Over time, heat accumulates in attics from both the sun pounding down on the home and the energy rising inside.


You might be shocked to learn that soffits protect your roof and rafters from a variety of elements, including water, storms, bugs, rotting, and more. Let's examine how.


Storm, Wind, And Moisture Protection


Soffits, which are located at the base of your roof, prevent rainfall from roof damage, foundation, and other roof elements.


roof Damage
roof Damage

You must make sure that the attic is dry because it is connected to the structure of your roof and moisture is the leading source of termites, mold, cracks, and wood rot.


Lower Your Energy Outgo


Your heating and cooling systems work less hard when your attic and rooms are properly aired. This indicates that you are reducing your energy use and expenses. Overloading is also frequently harmful.


Free Consultation On Installing Soffit


We can install, repair, or replace your soffits while staying inside your budget.


OConnor Contracting has assisted property owners in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. Their frank and beneficial reviews help us continue.


Some roofers might make quality compromises when you talk about price. Where we differ from them is in this. Our crew never jeopardizes your safety or financial objectives. Team OConnor Contracting operates with the utmost integrity.


Call us at (716) 600-7663 if you require assistance with soffits for a brief consultation. We guarantee that our professionals will make everything simpler and come up with a practical masterplan for you.


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