Allen in spring has written to us.
Using cedar boards for roof soffits.
However if you re dead set on painting the soffit exotic species don t take paint well.
You construct fascia boards out of 1 inch lumber.
He says i m gonna replace some dry rotted fascia boards and these ll support hardie soffit using half inch slot on the fascia for the soffit edge to guide into and the builder though when they put the house up used untreated wood probably pine so the guy over at the home improvement center recommends using treated one by six do you think this.
Steel steel soffit is one of the most durable options available.
But one aspect is that cedar s lovely red turns a monotonous gray surprisingly quickly.
No man made material can duplicate the depth of cedar s natural luster.
This allows you to effortlessly color match your steel roofing and gutters for a beautiful seamless look.
It s ideal for a variety of interior and exterior projects because it s dimensionally stable and naturally resistant to splitting cupping and warping.
For that you d look at exotic species like ipe or cumaru but they are a lot more expensive than cedar.
For smooth planed flat grained cedar some surface preparation may be desirable.
Soffits provide you the ventilation you need and the look of wood you want.
Complements other siding options such as stucco brick and stone for enhanced curb appeal.
Cedar actually isn t the best and most expensive option.
If you prime and paint the fascia you can also make them out of fir spruce or pine which are all less expensive.
Cedar is naturally rot and pest resistant not to mention beautiful.
Surface preparation is not necessary for textured cedar.
Soffit panels are easy to install because they work and cut just like traditional wood products.
They are treated to help prevent fungal decay and termite damage.
Follow along as we show you our diy cedar siding cedar siding is a wonderful option for the diyer on a budget if you know where and how to look for materials.
A wood that ages gracefully and endures the natural elements for many years.
Its top edge is tucked up under the shingles and its outside face is where the gutter is mounted.
This procedure will greatly increase the coatings performance but will not detract from a smooth finish.
Fascia and soffits finish the edges of roofs by covering the ends of the roof rafters or roof trusses where they overhang the sides of the house the fascia is the wide board that s installed on edge and runs horizontally along the edge of the roof.
It makes great siding for sheds playhouses chicken coops and homes.
That s because both species resist rot and moisture very well even when unpainted.
Exotic s are as low maintenance as it gets comparable to metal in that regard.
Used for shingles trim house siding decking fences hot tubs and gates cedar is cheap widely available highly versatile easy to fabricate and best of all it weathers exceptionally well.
Our steel soffits feature cool chemistry paint with advanced resin and pigment technology.
