Remove the old soffit.
Under the eave of the roof is wet.
This will stop the rain getting under and causing roof leaking by wind driven rains.
Sometimes you think you have a roof leak when in fact the roof is fine.
Hemming the roof edges.
Damage is also caused by birds and squirrels nesting inside eaves.
Water shield is the next roofing layer that creates a water proof barrier where ice or water can buildup near the roof eaves.
Generally plywood roof decking that has gotten wet and had the shingles applied over it if allowed to dry.
And once water has seeped in the rot spreads quickly because the wood stays soggy inside the dark dank space.
An eave is the edge of a roof that sticks out or hangs over.
High humidity can cause condensation and rain to fall in your attic.
Like the fascia a decaying soffit should be soft enough to pull out manually.
It s usually a peel and stick product that adheres directly to the roof deck.
The most likely source of trouble is ice buildup on the edges of your roof.
Attic condensation is a prime example.
You might have been staying dry thanks to an eave.
Often a roof can be in perfect condition but because the wind drives the rain across and upwards it can get under the eave and under the roof.
Roof deck is the roofing material that sits on top of the roof trusses.
You think you have a leak instead chimney crowns can develop cracks.
You re on the verge of having water come into your home.
Soffited eaves and gable overhangs are susceptible to water damage caused by ice dams improper flashing torn shingles and faulty gutters.
Roof eaves repair labor costs.
Grab the exposed edge of the board and give it a sharp tug downward to dislodge it.
This cools the attic in the summer and flushes out moisture in the winter.
Athe water dripping from your soffit is a definite warning sign.
Have you ever stood under a house s roof edge to get out of the rain.
It can also make the underside of the roof sheathing look wet.
Hemming the edges of the roof means bending the underneath to an angle of 180 degrees.
It mixes with attic air and flows out through roof vents or a ridge vent higher up.
Depending upon the material of your eaves 1 the level 6 of pre cleaning involved and the extent of the damage the job is messy and involved and paying a pro painter 50 per hour is worth every penny for more extensive repairs like the replacement of soffit 3 fascia gutters or rafters you should also consider hiring a professional.
With good venting air flows up through the soffit vent and along the underside of the roof into the attic.
