Toronto Soffits

What is a soffit?

Whether we are repairing or replacing your Toronto roof, or repairing or adding aluminum siding, an inspection involves an examination of your soffits and fascias. A soffit most often refers to the material forming a ceiling from the top of an exterior house wall to the outer edge of the roof, i.e., bridging the gap between a home's siding and the roofline, otherwise known as the eaves. Most fascias and soffits will aid the roof and vulnerable areas of the exterior of a home and protect it from leaks which could damage your Toronto roof or the interior of your Toronto home. At The Cutting Edge, we will install Toronto fascias or soffits to prevent decay, dust, condensation and dampness inside the home. In roofing, fascia boards are the horizontal boards that are attached at the end of the rafters at the exterior of a building which are used to hang rain gutters or guttering, while the soffit is the finished surface below the fascia. A soffit is also called an eave.

Purpose of Soffits

Soffits serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose. In addition to creating a smooth visual transition from the wall to the roof, soffits seal off the space under the eaves so that insects, raccoons, and other pests can't take up residence. The soffit's location, however, makes it particularly vulnerable to weather damage, and a rotted or misaligned soffit may contribute to animal damage. The fascia board and soffit are an integral part of a house's drainage system. This is because the fascia holds the guttering of a building while the soffit is the finishing materials under the fascia boards.

Benefits of Hiring a Professional To Replace or Repair Your Toronto Soffits:

Should you hire a professional roofing company such as The Cutting Edge to repair or replace your soffits or can you do it yourself? Particularly if your home has multiple levels, most people do not have the proper scaffolding to reach their soffits. We don’t want you falling off your roof! * We have the proper equipment to replace or repair your soffits correctly and have experience working with soffit materials. * We are trained to check your Toronto roof and the side wall of your house for damage and to repair any damage we find. * We remove the old soffit material for you saving you the hassle of finding a place to dispose of it and carting it to a disposal site. * We free up your time for other projects you feel you can tackle more easily. In addition, if you need to rent equipment to replace or repair your Toronto soffits, this will be expensive. Hiring professional costs little more than renting the equipment in the first place. If you need soffit repair or replacement in your Toronto residence or commercial establishment, and care about workmanship, price and customer service, The Cutting Edge Roofing should be your first choice in the Greater Toronto Area!