How to Spot Problems With Your Roof’s Fascia and Soffits

When you aren’t monitoring your roof’s fascia and soffits, you could wind up with a full-blown roof emergency on your hands out of seemingly nowhere. In order to prevent disaster, you need to know what you’re looking for. Here is how to spot problems with your roof’s fascia and soffits.

What are Roof Fascia and Soffit?

The first step to recognizing potential problems is to have a general understanding of what the roof fascia and soffit are. Your roof’s fascia and soffit typically sit below the gutter. The fascia is the outward-facing material on the side of your roof. The soffit, on the other hand, is the underside of your roof’s overhang. Fascia is a visual element of your roof that helps give a complete appearance. Typically, the fascia will have a flat face and be made of metal plastic or wood. Soffits have small grooves or holes and are made from wood, plastic, or metal.

Why Proper Maintenance is Important

Together, the fascia and soffit prevent weather elements like snow, rain, and falling leaves from entering the home. As the seasons change, making sure your fascia and soffit are intact is essential. If you think something looks off about either element, call a professional at Quality Edge Siding to ensure your safety.

What to look for

Keep an eye out for anything out of the ordinary, specifically these four things inside and outside of your home!

Outside

-Sagging, rotten wood
While metal and plastic soffits sometimes have small holes, you should never see holes in wooden soffits or any fascia. Even the smallest holes in the fascia can lead to moisture retention and rotting. If you see sagging in your roof’s soffit or fascia, you should also talk to a professional; this is a sign of water damage and rotting.

-Gutter backups
Having backed-up gutters is a real issue for the health of your roof’s fascias and soffits. Backed-up gutters lead to peeling paint, water damage, and rotting. Keeping your gutters clear during the fall months can help prevent winter freezing and spring accidents.

Inside

-Discolouration
Are you noticing yellowing or browning on your indoor ceilings; specifically in places close to exterior walls or the roof? This is a sign of water seeping in and could signal a problem with your roof’s soffit or fascia.

-Debris and water in the soffit cavity
Head up to your attic and take a look at the soffit tray. If you notice a collection of water or any debris, this is a problem and will cause long-term damage if left unaddressed.

Notice anything out of the ordinary? Want to be sure everything is in great condition for the upcoming cold seasons? Call Quality Edge Siding Contractors today for a comprehensive assessment and effective, lasting solutions.