soffit / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...soffit) and pushing hot or humid air outside. Attic fans can fulfill a year-round function. In the summer, you can drastically reduce the temperature in the attic, helping to lengthen the life of the roofing shingles and sheathing and the paint on soffits and facias.  In colder months, attic fans can help you avoid dam...

...soffit: Metal soffit and fascia © Kaycan Fascia and soffit have more to do with your roof system than siding, so we’ll cover it here. Your fascia will probably see quite a bit of weather, and often being hard to get to, it's good to think about durability here. Wooden fascia is a nice compliment to a home, but requir...

...soffit (the underside of the eaves) to the peak of the roof). This airflow, driven by convection and wind, serves two main purposes: it helps remove moisture that can cause rot and mold, and it helps regulate attic temperature. In this design, the insulation and air barrier are installed on the attic floor, separating ...