The roof has not only a protective function, it should look aesthetically pleasing and be in harmony with the house. Moreover, all elements of the roof need to be finalized so that, both at a distance and at close examination, imperfections are not evident, and the finished look is only pleasing. For a worthy finish of the cornice overhangs, roof soffits are used, giving a noble and elegant look to the roof.
Materials used for the manufacture of soffits
The filing of the lower part of the cornice overhangs has not only a decorative function. Soffits prevent birds, cats, wasps from entering the attic, who like to settle and wait out bad weather in such places.
Cladding protects the attic space from wind and cold, masks cables, ventilation and air vents and other communications under the roof.
By adding a structure such as gable roof, pay attention to how unclosed overhangs look ugly from below. Of course, this is a fixable and fairly simple matter, by applying siding, you will get a good result.
Popular cladding for designs such as do-it-yourself hipped standard roof Soffits are made from various materials. This is a planed board, and lining, vinyl and metal are also used.
Recently, a special category of siding for filing cornices has appeared on the market - soffit ceiling panel. It has three varieties: smooth, partially perforated and perforated.
This house roof sheathing is not only distinguished by its excellent quality, strength and durability. The material is wear-resistant, not exposed to mold, fungi and bacteria, corrosion from moisture.
Easy to install, aesthetically pleasing, available in a wide range of colors.
No less fashionable and in demand are metal spotlights for four-pitched hip roof. They are made of corrugated board, smooth galvanized steel, panels with texture are also popular.
They are light in weight, processing and installation, wear-resistant and durable. They are equipped with special ventilation holes, therefore, they provide not only protection, but also air circulation under the roof.
Note! Wooden panels can be attributed to the cheapest, but no less popular.However, when sheathing overhangs with a board or clapboard, you will have to make ventilation holes in them yourself. It will also be necessary to sand and coat the finished skin with varnish.
The choice of materials is always the privilege of the owner of the house. When choosing them, look not only at cost and quality, choose panels that will fit into the style and color of the roof and walls.
Installation work
Before purchasing the material, be sure to take measurements so that there are no problems with a lack of material during work. As a rule, panels are produced in widths from 50 cm to 60 cm, but it is possible, if necessary, to purchase 80 cm and wider.
Installation is made depending on the design of your roof. If the roof trusses form a canopy with the lower parts, the roof sheathing with soffits is horizontal.
In the case when the rafters go beyond the contour of the building, filing is done either under them, at the right angle, or perpendicular to the wall. You can use the options that are most suitable for you and convenient for installation.
When mounted at a right angle to the wall, a rail or a thin beam 5 × 5 cm is attached to it, and then the soffit is screwed to the rail with screws. As an option, attach a J-shaped profile to the beam, insert spotlights into it one by one.
Or, the F-shaped profile is screwed directly to the wall, then a filing is inserted into its groove.
What to look for when choosing the type of material
When purchasing sheathing material for your roof, pay attention not only to the color and width of the panels. Keep in mind that non-perforated spotlights, that is, without ventilation holes, are used for finishing ceilings on the porch, verandas, in general - inside the home.
Partially perforated soffits are used in combination with perforated ones, alternating them during installation in the required proportions. They can be used in any premises, or for finishing roof overhangs.
Fully perforated panels are used in places where good ventilation is required. The material is especially good for finishing roofs covered with tiles or seam, that is, with non-profiled coatings.
As a rule, sheathing spotlights are available in a range of colors from white to dark gray and dark brown. But, if desired, you can find a fairly large assortment of various pastel shades.
It is worth choosing the color and shade with special attention, because the end result should please, and the cladding should be in harmony with the walls and roofing.
Note! The material from which the panels are made is so light and comfortable that you can perfectly handle its installation yourself. Work can be carried out at any time of the year, it will take a little time, and the house will be protected from bad weather for a long time. Since the spotlights are not subject to corrosion and adverse effects, there will be no need for their restoration for a very long time.
All that is required from the developer is to carefully select the type, color, footage and those soffits for the roof - the dimensions that are best suited to a particular roof. Then both the work and the result will bring great pleasure.
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