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April 3, 2020


FUNCTIONS AND IDEAL COLORS OF SOFFIT AND FASCIA





When you think of a roof, the first thing you’d probably imagine is the
shingle-covered surface. That’s perhaps because it’s the most visible roof
element. Truth is, there are many other parts that are essential to a roof’s
function and aesthetics.This is why those in the roofing industry often refer to
the roof as a system rather than just a single structural component.

Two of the least noticed roof elements are the soffit and the fascia. They are
actually pretty visible, but the reason they don’t get that much attention is
because most people think they are only meant as finishing touches for the roof.
While this is essentially true, soffit and fascia have some utilitarian
functions as well.


SOFFIT AND FASCIA

To protect the walls of your home from water damage, a gutter must be installed
along the roof’s edges to catch and convey rainwater toward the ground. However,
a gutter alone isn’t enough to prevent overspill that can drip straight down the
exterior wall. Any roof repair company would recommend extending the roof edge
to about 24 inches from the exterior wall’s surface. Also, a roof with an
overhang looks more appealing than one whose edge stops where it intersects with
the exterior wall.

This design, however, creates a problem. The underside of the extended portion
of the roof is left exposed to the elements. A strong updraft could easily blow
it off or, since apart of the decking is left wide-open, water damage may spread
across the roof from there. This is where soffit and fascia come in. They are
used to cover the underside of a roof overhang.

A soffit covers the overhang’s underside, while a fascia closes up the vertical
space between the soffit and the overhang. The fascia also serves as beam for
the rafters. Depending on your preference or on the overall architectural design
of your home, you can choose from a wide variety of materials for your soffit
and fascia. Generally, the soffit is a type of siding, so any siding material
would fit. Vinyl and wood are the top choices but aluminum is also fast becoming
all the rage.

The fascia, on the other hand, requires a tougher material as it is more exposed
to the elements than the soffit. It’s installed right below the gutter and
doesn’t have anything to protect itself from water damage. Impermeable
materials, such as metal and vinyl, are ideal but sometimes engineered wood is
used, too.


COLORS OF SOFFIT AND FASCIA

It’s hard to imagine these parts of your home exterior looking bare and bland.
After all, they’re among the first things your visitors would notice as they
embark on your property. Like your exterior wall siding, they need to have some
kind of coating to match your home’s architecture and protect them from rot.

Choosing the right paint color for your soffit and fascia, however, can be quite
daunting. Even with countless available colors and shades, you can’t simply pick
what looks nice to you. At least consider these few tips on choosing paint
colors for your soffit and fascia.


COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER

You can choose a single color for the soffit and fascia, especially if you are
not going to use one of those large fascia boards that add to the thickness of
the trim. However, using a different color for each part may also work. Just
make sure you won’t choose colors that don’t go together. For instance, shades
of purple and green are not exactly the best pair.

Be careful with complementary colors, too. We were taught in school that colors
opposite each other on the color wheel are complementary but this principle
doesn’t apply to every situation. Especially for architectural applications,
colors within the same palette make the most ideal pairs. You have to be mindful
of tint and brightness as well. Just because two colors belong to the same
palette or are complementary doesn’t mean they are a good choice. For instance,
colors like bright orange or pink are usually not the best choices when it comes
to your soffit and fascia or any visible surface of your building for that
matter.


COMPLEMENT YOUR SIDING

When picking soffit and fascia colors, you also need to take into account the
color of your exterior walls or siding. You don’t want a color or a pair of
colors that looks totally out of place or aren’t compatible with the color of
your siding. Think of it as an outfit in which every piece of garment and
accessory must be of just the right color and shade to complement one another.

If you can’t decide which color is best for your soffit and fascia, go for
white. It’s neutral and can fit any color combinations. It’s also very easy to
cover with a new layer of paint as white is the usual primer color. The only
downside to white paint is that it can quickly turn dull due to dust buildup,
which is why some homeowners prefer a darker color.

Today’s soffits and fascia boards, particularly the inorganic ones such as vinyl
and aluminum, usually come with coating. Unless you opt to customize, you don’t
have to paint them yourself. Some roofing companies like Muller Exteriors guide
homeowners in selecting the best color of soffit and fascia for their buildings.
Therefore, hiring the right roofer helps expedite the selection process.


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