Soffit and Fascia Repair and Replacement

If it is soft, rotted or will not hold a screw, yes. New gutters hang on the fascia, and Angi notes the fascia is what supports them. New gutters on bad wood will sag again. We check every board once the old gutters come down.

Both work well and neither needs paint. Aluminum stays stiffer across wide overhangs and comes in many colors. Vinyl will not dent and is easy to replace one panel at a time. Vented versions of either let the attic breathe. Luke will bring samples so you can match your trim.

Fascia wrap is aluminum coil bent to cover the wood fascia board. It ends scraping and painting and sheds water. It only works over sound wood, though. Wrapping over rot hides the damage while it spreads, so we replace soft boards before we wrap.

Yes. Loose panels, cracked corners and gaps where the soffit meets the wall are common ways in for squirrels, bats, birds and wasps. Replacing or refastening the soffit closes those gaps. If animals are already inside, have them removed first, then we close up the roof edge.

They are one part of the fix. University of Minnesota Extension says ice dams start with heat escaping into the attic, so air sealing and insulation come first, with ventilation helping keep the roof cold. Open, working soffit vents supply the intake air for that ventilation.