If you are having your home’s old wooden siding replaced with vinyl, the question of what to do about the fascia and soffits is bound to come up. The fascia is the trim that is located just under the edge of the roof and caps the ends of the rafters. It can be just plain lengths of wood or it can be ornate. The gutters are often attached directly to the fascia. The soffits cover the area on the underside of the eave overhang. They usually contain vents to the attic and are designed to keep birds and other animals from entering the attic space.

These components are often weather damaged and in need of repair and a fresh coat of paint. Since they are in close contact with the gutter system, any leaks or overflowing water can cause extensive damage. All maintenance work required in these areas should be done before the new siding is installed. Of course, this is a lot of work and not something many homeowners look forward to doing.

Fortunately, siding installation companies offer vinyl versions of these critical components. If the contractor can replace all the exterior wood with vinyl, this eliminates the need for constant maintenance. Unlike wood, vinyl doesn’t rot away, mold, or get attacked by insects. Of course, if your original quote did not include the soffits and fascia, you may not be happy with the increase in the total price. This is one reason to always get an all inclusive quote up front so there are no surprises later.

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