Homeowners give us a call when they notice something is off around the edges of their roofline, but have no idea what to call it or who to call to fix it. Sometimes the paint is peeling just under the overhang, other times critters will get into the attic through a hole that just shouldn’t be there, and other times part of the roof just looks deformed or discoloured after a tough winter. In all those cases though, what we usually run into are problems with the soffit and fascia, two parts of the house that people don’t even think about till something goes wrong. Roof repair services address issues such as leaks, missing shingles, storm damage, or structural concerns to restore the integrity and protection of your roofing system.
The fascia is that flat board running along the edge of the roofline. Your eavestroughs are bolted to this board. The soffit on the other hand is where the underside of your roof hangs down and covers the area. You can see it from the outside when you look up at the edge of your house. They work together to keep moisture out of your roof’s inner workings, help air flow in the attic and generally keep your roofline looking nice and tidy. But when one of them gets damaged, it can go downhill a whole lot faster than most people think. Roof replacement provides a complete upgrade for aging or severely damaged roofs, installing a new roofing system that improves durability, performance, and the overall appearance of your home.
We at Trusted Roofers Toronto have seen firsthand how fast a small spot of rot can spread from the fascia to the roof deck if you don’t catch it in time. Because wood fascia boards are exactly where water is going to pour off onto, they get wet pretty quick. Every time there is a rain storm, water goes straight to the fascia if the eavestroughs are overflowing or peeling away. The wood just starts to soften and rot, and before you know it, the gutters are sagging because the wood can’t support the weight of the gutters anymore.
We do a lot of soffit and fascia repairs in Etobicoke, and it really depends on how bad the damage is on how much work needs to be done. Sometimes we can just replace one bit and be done. But other times, especially when the water’s been getting in for ages, we need to fix a bunch of places before we can be sure the job will last. We usually start with a good, thorough inspection beforehand so that no one is blindsided when the work starts up.
Ventilation comes up a lot during these sorts of repairs. The soffit is actually really important because it lets air flow through the attic space. But if it gets clogged up with debris or broken and not sealed properly, that airflow stops dead. And if your attic doesn’t have good ventilation, it can make the roof shingles last a whole lot shorter, and let mould grow in no time. We never forget to check that the soffit is good to go ventilation-wise after a repair.
We use aluminium, vinyl and wood, depending on what the customer wants and what looks best on the property. Around here in Etobicoke, where the weather can be pretty tough on outside materials all year round, aluminium and vinyl usually last a lot longer.
As a crew that Etobicoke residents can actually trust with their soffit and fascia repairs, Trusted Roofers Toronto is ready to take a look, give you an honest opinion and get the job done right so it will last.
