Do You Have An Adequate Knowledge Of Soffit?

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?

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