Though soffit is not any new-fangled thing,
still people don’t have an adequate knowledge about it and they are using it
without realising what is it exactly. Technically, soffit referred to the
underside of any architectural element like the staircase, ceiling, etc. But
nowadays, soffit usually refers to the underneath portion of a roof overhang. The
word soffit comes from two Italian words “Sotto” (means under) and “figure”
(means to fix). If you have never noticed a soffit, then just go outside and
stand below your roof overhang.
Need
To Maintain Your Soffit Properly
It is very imperative for you to keep all soffits
well maintained. Because they are an
important part of a wider guttering system of your house. Not only that but
also they play a pivotal role in ensuring that rainwater is kept away from your
house. If there is any hole or a rotten part, then it can encourage the rainwater
to penetrate the roof of your house. And undoubtedly, this can cause damp and
further damage to your property. You need to spend a humongous amount to repair
or restore a rotten attic space and roof. But, if you can identify the problems
at an early stage, then you can comfortably repair a soffit. Moreover, if there
is any visible hole in your soffit, then a bird or dozen can easily enter into
it and start building nests. A bird can easily bring a chunk of debris and damp
grass and in this way, it can create some heinous problems in your roof. Not
only birds, but even squirrels can get easy access through a leakage in your
soffit. Like birds, they are another critter that can cause your damage to your
property.
In earlier, soffits are made of timber and
this is the reason that they started rotting after sometimes and create
problems for you. Soffits that are made of wood can get easily damaged by
rainwater and thus, they can’t protect your home from rainwater. But these
days, soffits are made of a new material known as uPVC. uPVC is durable and
cheaper product and it can easily fit into a place. Since they are very sturdy,
soffits that are made of uPVC last decades before they need any repairing.
Moreover, you don’t need to spend a chunk of money on their maintenance.
Though uPVC is a plastic material, still it
is non-toxic and recyclable which means it is an environment-friendly product.
Since uPVC is well insulated, it will help you to keep the heat inside your room
during the winter and help stop the scorching sun from heating it up during the
summer.
Once soffit is installed in your home, you
also need to check yearly whether your gutter system is free from debris and
working properly or not?
Are you looking for any professional soffit installation company? Then, you
should get in touch with YiTac(S) Pte Ltd. This is an eminent engineering
solution provider to the construction industry. The company embraces the
customers with a chunk of services including soft installation, pipework, general engineering work, and many
more. The company also have some products like passive cooling system, pre-insulated duct system, and active (the
intelligent coating) which they offer to the clients as per their requirements.
