How To Frame A Roof Soffit

Using your measurements as a.

How to frame a roof soffit.

Step 2 inspect your fascias. Then gather your measurements by calculating the run rise and length of each rafter segment in feet and the pitch of your roof in inches. Here s how to frame a boxed soffit on the eave and gable end of a building. Metal soffit is installed in much the same manner.

Trim nail punch for holding and setting nails into soffit grooves and tight places. The first step to building a soffit is to measure out the size of your intended soffit and mark it on the wall. Pair of right or left cut snips for cutting curves if you have circles to cut for example round lights and electrical. Combination square for making clean.

Pair of tin snips for cutting straight lines. Nail your undersill trim into place. Next use these calculations to determine how many rafters you ll need for your roof and cut them to size. How to build a soffit step 1.

Before the roof sheathing goes on the open framing provides easy access for attaching the return blocking and the nailers for the rake soffit. Using the inch screws secure the f channel or j channel to the sides of the eaves for the soffit panel to slide into. The last pieces to go in were nailing blocks above the ledger for the back of the return and at the bottom edge of the soffit for attaching the rake 20. Make sure all panels are securely locked in place the entire length of the soffit run.

After the desired dimensions have been determined and the marks made you will need to cut wall and ceiling. This is how i did my pole barn workshop and at the end of the video i also show. Do this beneath the eaves all round the house. To turn a corner measure from the channel at the wall corner to the channel at the corner of the fascia board subtract 1 4 inch for expansion.