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Soffit Replacement celticsoc@aol.com 08-07-2007
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Posted by HeyBub on August 7, 2007, 4:37 pm
celticsoc@aol.com wrote:
>
> The soffit I am talking about essentially looks like the whole piece
> is a vent, if that makes sense. The overall "opening" as an aggrgate
> would far exceed what I have now. I'm wondering if that's a good
> idea.

Sure is. You can't have too much soffit venting.

>
> My thought was to possibly attach screening material behind it, much
> like you see on vents you buy, so as to avoid small bugs that can fit
> through the holes, although I don't know if its necessary.

If you like. The mesh will diminish the area available for venting.



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Posted by willshak on August 7, 2007, 10:58 am
on 8/7/2007 10:30 AM celticsoc@aol.com said the following:
> OK, another question.
>
> I have a house which is prone to ice damming. The soffits are wood,
> with some soffit vents. I was considering replacing it with vinyl. I
> have seen vinyl soffit with tiny holes throughout, like the entire
> this is a vent. This appeals to me in that it would keep the roof
> well-ventillated, but I don't know if it is a good idea.
>
> I am considering doing this myself, although I have never done it
> before.
>
> My questions:
>
> Is the completely vented soffit a good idea?
>
Yes.
> Can someone provide some links which will give me some direction in
> choice of material and installation? I am unable to find exactly what
> I am seeking.

Here you go! A complete manual for vinyl siding installation. Go to Page
33 for soffit installation.
http://www.vinylsiding.org/publications/Installation_Manual_english.pdf

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Posted by J.A. Michel on August 8, 2007, 7:22 am

> OK, another question.
>
> I have a house which is prone to ice damming. The soffits are wood,
> with some soffit vents. I was considering replacing it with vinyl. I
> have seen vinyl soffit with tiny holes throughout, like the entire
> this is a vent. This appeals to me in that it would keep the roof
> well-ventillated, but I don't know if it is a good idea.
>
> I am considering doing this myself, although I have never done it
> before.
>
> My questions:
>
> Is the completely vented soffit a good idea?

My house has vented aluminum soffit all the way around, gabled ends and
everything.
Too much? Nope, it dosen't hurt a thing.


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