It’s often easy for a home’s soffit and fascia to be overlooked. While the fascia does get some attention as an extension of the roof line, you should never see soffit if you’re not standing underneath it. But if these two elements of your Southeast Missouri home are looking worse for wear, you shouldn’t overlook them any longer. Heartland Home Improvements of SEMO’s soffit and fascia replacement services will keep your home properly ventilated, better protected from water damage, and appealing to look at from the curb.
Soffit and fascia are easy to spot as the features connecting a home’s siding to its roofing. While nearly every home in Poplar Bluff and nearby parts of SEMO has soffit and fascia, not all homeowners know how to describe it. They may get the two confused, or they may not know these specific terms at all. We’re here to help you understand which is which:
Soffits are the panels directly under the eaves, or the areas of your roof that extend past the walls of your home and create some overhead protection. These panels are ventilated to prevent moisture buildup and mold growth from occurring in the attic and throughout the roofing system. They’re also good for keeping out bugs, rodents, and other pests.
Let’s say you’re standing in your yard, 30 feet from your home, and you’re looking at the roof line. Do you see the flat boards running perpendicular along the edge of the roof? Those are the fascias. And while their most obvious function is adding curb appeal to a home, they also help anchor shingles and gutters to the roof.
If you’ve noticed damage to either of these exterior features at your Poplar Bluff, MO area home, don’t hesitate to contact Heartland Home Improvements of SEMO and schedule your soffit and fascia replacement consultation. We’ll give you a free quote, too!