Soffit and Fascia: What They Do and When to Replace Them
Soffit and fascia are the two boards that finish the edge of your roof. They are easy to overlook, but they protect the roof deck, hold up your gutters and help your attic breathe.
What a fascia board does
The fascia is the board that runs along the roof edge, facing out. Your gutters are fastened to it. It also covers the ends of the rafters and closes the roof edge to weather and animals.
What soffit and soffit vents do
The soffit is the panel under the roof overhang, between the fascia and the wall. Vented soffit lets fresh air into the attic, which works with the ridge vents to carry heat and moisture out.
Signs soffit and fascia need work
- Peeling paint, dark stains or soft spots on the fascia.
- Gutters pulling away from the house.
- Sagging, split or missing soffit panels.
- Birds, squirrels or wasps getting into the overhang.
- A hot, stuffy attic, which can mean the soffit vents are blocked.
Water is the usual cause. Overflowing gutters and a missing drip edge send water onto the fascia, and it rots from behind.
How we repair and replace them
We repair and replace soffit and fascia on their own, and as part of new siding or gutters. When old gutters come off and we find rotted fascia, we photograph it, price it in writing and get your approval before it is repaired.
- New soffit and fascia installations carry a 5-year Patriot Built Right Guarantee.
- Soffit and fascia repairs carry a 365-Day Patriot Built Right Guarantee.
See our siding, soffit and fascia page and our gutters page for more.
Frequently asked questions
Should fascia be replaced with new gutters?
Only if it is damaged. New gutters need solid fascia to hold their hangers, so we check it when the old gutters come off.
Does soffit affect my roof?
Yes. Without airflow through the soffit, heat and moisture build up in the attic, which is hard on the roof deck and shingles.
Get a written estimate
Contact us for a written estimate on soffit, fascia or gutter work. Our phones are answered live 24/7.
21-Point Roof Inspection
Your Roofing Specialist checks the roof and attic and gives you a 21-point report with photos of what we find.
Roof Repair Diagnostic Visit
Includes the 21-Point Roof Inspection Report and attic analysis. Patriot Care Club members pay no service fee.