Not many people know how to replace a soffit; there are those amongst you who may not know when to repair a fascia, either. Perhaps the best place to start is by providing a definition of a soffit and explaining what a fascia is. I must stress the importance, though, of getting a reliable home improvements company to carry out the work – mistakes can be costly.
Okay. So an Austin fascia is a piece of horizontal material that’s found between the highest-part of an outer wall and the eaves that extend from the building. Toward the end of the rafters – often supporting the gutter – is the fascia board. The completed underside of the fascia is the soffit. Unless you work for an expert fascia maintenance contractor, however – or fascia repair company – you won’t necessarily know what signs to look for.
Start by looking at the wood. If it’s showing sign of rotting, there could be a problem and you may want to seek advice on soffit repair. Look at your guttering too and examine the interior walls of your property; if the former is leaking – and/or the latter is damp – then these are early signs of Austin fascia/soffit damage.