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What Are Soffit and Fascia? Well, It’s Important and Protects Your Home!
You’ve been hearing it for weeks now. You begin to suspect that the scurrying sounds are not just on the roof but in the attic. You look around the outside of your home, looking for a hole or crack in the siding or if there is a hole in the roof.
You can’t find anything until the pest control guy points out something in the soffit or fascia of your house. These two portions of your home are often confused with being part of your roof, gutters, or siding. But they are completely different.
Let the soffit and fascia contractors at Diamond Exteriors make it look like new. We install soffit and fascia on homes of various sizes to make sure it looks great and keeps critters out. Call us today to start your free estimate at 417-327-5206.
How to Know When Your Soffit and Fascia Need to Be Replaced
There are a few ways to know that you should replace your soffit or fascia:
Flaky or Cracked Paint
Sometimes, the paint coming off is of no concern. But, the general wear and tear could signify a greater issue. Since the soffit and fascia are constantly exposed to rain, wind, and hail, paint chips can show that the boards are damaged and need replacing.
Evidence of Pests
If you are dealing with pests - like squirrels, bats, or other creatures - in your attic, you likely have a hole in your soffit or fascia. It’s important to get this fixed quickly so you can avoid even more expensive repairs that those varmints can cause.
Water Leaking
Since the soffit and fascia are typically under or help support gutters, you’ll know there is an issue if there is a leak. It could just be a gutter problem, but left unchecked, it will damage your soffit and fascia boards.