Installing Aluminum Soffit Hip Roof

Gable roof soffit and fascia this video shows the framing process from start to finish of the gable end wall in this house on the loft side of the house.

Installing aluminum soffit hip roof.

Aluminum fascia with hip roof 1. Although it comes in one long strip you will notice that there are a few ridges running down the length of the strip. Use a trim nail punch to drive 1 1 2 in. Using nailing flange of channel nail and install along the entire length of the wall surface.

To turn a corner measure from the channel at the wall corner to the channel at the corner of the fascia board subtract 1 4 inch for expansion. Soffit panels cut at 45. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Frieze runner bottom edge of runner channel must be level and aligned with the bottom surface of the fascia board.

Any handy diy person can have success installing this stuff but your experience depends on understanding the challenges involved and the steps you take to achieve the three main aluminum soffit and fascia goals. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. When installed these ridges will run perpendicular to the house. Metal soffit is installed in much the same manner.

Make sure all panels are securely locked in place the entire length of the soffit run. Soffit fascia installation tips. Double channel to join panels at corners cut double channel to fit and match angle when positioned diagonally from. Cut the width of the sub fascia minus 1 8 inch.

Look on either side of the long soffit strip. Fascia corners cut bottom flange and bend 1 of end to make lap fold and form box at corner. Square up the panel to the house with a carpenter s square and nail the outside of the panel to the bottom of the wooden fascia. Soffit nails into each of the outer v grooves the groove flange and the center groove of panels that have center backing.

Soffit is the horizontal area underneath a roof overhang and fascia is the vertical face of the edge of a roof. Place next piece to overlap and continue installation. Frieze runner top edge of runner channel must be level and aligned with the bottom surface of the fascia board. Cut your soffit in pieces.

A couple tricks with cutting and prepping aluminum soffit material to ensure a nice looking soffit. Soffit fascia installation tips hip roof do not over nail fascia trim. Frieze runner location align top of channel to bottom edge of fascia board.