What is a soffit board?
Soffit boards are long horizontal boards that fit under the roofline, perpendicular to the wall. Along with fascia boards or cover boards, soffit boards give the roofline a completely weatherproof seal.
Soffit is the name given to the board that runs horizontally from the back edge of the bottom of the fascia board to the top of the wall, closing off the roof space at the eaves. Soffit Boards can be plain or vented, and there is also a cost-effective hollow version which has a tongued and grooved effect to mimic timber cladding. Soffit is non load-bearing.
Displaying the beauty of the woodgrain after which it is named, the range of Golden Oak Vented Soffit sold by Cladding Supplies is the perfect choice to complete an elegant roofline appearance when partnered with our Golden Oak PVC Fascia boards. The attractive and warm golden oak colour and sturdy, durable design comes with a 10 year performance and discolouration guarantee.
The soffit is designed to bridge the gap between the wall and the rear facing side of the fascia board, while the vents create air flow to prevent the build up of condensation and damp. Vented soffits are a popular way of complying with building regulations for ventilating the roof space of new buildings when constructing a roof that has a 30°pitch and over.
The slots in the board allow free airflow whilst being small enough to prevent bees and wasps from entering the roofspace.
Soffit boards are long horizontal boards that fit under the roofline, perpendicular to the wall. Along with fascia boards or cover boards, soffit boards give the roofline a completely weatherproof seal.
Because of its high durability and easy to maintain nature, UPVC is a great choice of material for soffit boards.
You should first install fascia or capping boards and then soffit after that, and finally gutters!
UPVC soffit boards are completely waterproof, meaning that no moisture can penetrate the core of the boards – this prevents the boards from rotting, splitting, or warping over time.