Fascia board deterioration in GTA properties follows a predictable pattern. The water from overfilled or clogged gutters flows behind the gutter and up against the fascia face, getting into any place a paint job fails or in between joints and starts to dissolve the wood beneath. The deterioration is usually only apparent once it has advanced to a stage where the gutter has already begun to strain away from the roofline or the fascia face has started to show signs of surface bubbling or discoloration. Our fascia replacement work begins with removing the existing boards and inspecting the rafter tails behind them for moisture damage that may have spread beyond the fascia itself. Deteriorated rafter tail ends are addressed before new fascia is installed, because covering a compromised structure with new material produces a result that will require attention again far sooner than a properly prepared installation. New fascia is installed in the product suited to the roofline profile, prefinished aluminum-wrapped fascia for properties where maintenance reduction is the priority, or primed and painted wood fascia where the architectural character of the home calls for it.

Soffit Installation and Replacement

Soffit panel replacement across GTA properties covers the range of materials and configurations that different property ages and styles present. Vinyl soffit in vented and non-vented configurations is the most common replacement material across residential properties for its combination of durability, low maintenance, and cost. Aluminum soffit offers superior rigidity and longevity where a more robust product is warranted by the exposure conditions or the property owner’s preference. Ventilation capacity is confirmed during every soffit replacement project. The intake airflow provided by vented soffit panels needs to be matched to the exhaust capacity of the ridge or box vents above to produce the through-flow that keeps attic conditions within the range that prevents moisture accumulation and premature sheathing deterioration. Installing solid non-vented soffit across a roofline that depends on soffit ventilation for attic airflow is a mistake that affects roof performance from the first full season after the installation.

Integrated Exterior Work

The most efficient approach to soffit and fascia replacement is to perform the replacement in conjunction with other exterior replacement projects such as roofing, siding and gutters that interface directly with these areas. A roofline is an excellent opportunity to get rid of the gutter system since the fascia is now exposed, and the gutter reinstallation can be done with the proper hangers into new, sound material. Our siding company works across the GTA regularly incorporates soffit and fascia replacement as part of a complete exterior package that addresses all interconnected components in a single coordinated project.