Due to where soffits are situated on the exterior of your home, you can probably imagine how many different problems they can encounter. At Mr. Handyman of North Oklahoma City and Edmond, we’ll thoroughly inspect the outside of your home to identify all possible problems with your soffit. Depending on what your unique home is made from, your soffit may be wood, aluminum, PVC, fiber cement, or vinyl. Each of these materials runs into different issues, but a few of the most common we repair include:
Wood Rot
Wood is a common material for soffit in North Oklahoma City and Edmond. But because the soffit is located on the outside of your home, it comes face to face with extreme weather conditions day in and day out. That means it gets wet whenever it rains, and paint can peel because of the sun and wind. Now, these two issues are problems enough on their own, but when combined, they can lead to rot when the wood is left exposed. Rot is the product of what happens when excess moisture comes into contact with untreated or unpainted wood in the warmer months. It can slowly take over your wooden soffit and any other wood materials on the exterior of your home. To repair soffit, we’ll need to cut away the affected sections and fill them or replace the entire plank altogether.
Cracks and Chips
Whether you have vinyl soffits, wood, or fiber cement, cracks and chips can happen. Extreme temperatures will cause the material to expand and contract, eventually leading to cracks. Chips normally occur due to similar reasons, but you may find chunks out of your soffits because of pests or birds. We can fill cracks and chips to seal them.
Warping
While warping may not seem like too big of an issue, anything that pulls your soffits away from your home is troubling. This is because when there are gaps between your soffit, fascia, siding, and bargeboard, moisture and pests can get in. Soffit also will not be able to do its job properly, leaving fascia to sag and possibly compromise your roof and gutter systems. Warped wood, unfortunately, cannot be repaired. It must be replaced.
Peeling Paint
Paint plays an essential role in protecting your soffit. When the paint on your soffit is peeling, you leave it exposed to the elements. This can lead to wood rot, premature deterioration, and pest infestation. The simple act of staying on top of exterior painting will help safeguard your home against these issues. If you have peeling paint on your soffits, we’ll sand it down and apply a fresh coat.
