Soffit is the exposed siding underneath your roof’s overhang and allows for proper ventilation of your roof. The venting in the soffit helps keep a steady airflow between your roof and attic. Your attic needs to be well ventilated or else moisture can build up causing mold to form. Soffits also help release heat from your attic during the hot summer months. They also help to keep animals and insects out of your home. Soffits can be made from wood, aluminum, or vinyl.

Fascia is the area of siding directly above the soffit. It is the exposed board that you see on the front of your roof’s overhang. Your fascia is also where gutters are placed. Gutters are extremely important and your fascia needs to be able to hold them during any extreme weather. Just like soffit, fascia can be made of aluminum, wood or vinyl.