How To Install A Porch Ceiling Using Solid Vinyl Soffit (Light And Fan Installation Explained)

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In this video, I will show you how to install solid vinyl soffit for a porch ceiling. I also explain to you the light and ceiling fan installation. .
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@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

How did you like the view from the front porch?

@McFarrah 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Love the mountains.

@tonytijuana4132 3 жыл бұрын

As nice as your work, it came out nice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

@@McFarrah Thanks a lot Farrah! The mountains are awesome!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonytijuana4132 Thanks a lot Tony! I appreciate you watching my video!

@gitup73 3 жыл бұрын

When the proverbial caca hits the fan, you're in a great position. Nice job. You seem to be a very talented builder. Keep up the good work!!!

@byronlaw6724 Жыл бұрын

Took me awhile to find your video, but it was EXACTLY what I needed. My wife and I just returned from our house construction where for the second time (our house is not yet finished) our soffit has blown away with a stiff wind. This will be our third soffit installation. The porch does not have the furring strips running the length of the porch, so the soffit panels just sag, catch wind and sail away. I am sending him your video and instructing him to install it correctly this time. Luckily, this affords our electrician another opportunity to get the porch lights in. #goodhelpishardtofind

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

It is really cool when you stumble on a video that is exactly what you are looking for. That is the beauty of KZfaq! Yes, if you do not use furring strips, you can get sagging because the span is too much. Hope that helps!

@letswork2217 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, thank you. I like it . Great job sir

@6creed933 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I put this stuff in my living room over a ugly ceiling. Thank you very many for videos.

@jackjacker8555 3 жыл бұрын

You are a legend. Great teacher

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! I appreciate you comment 😃

@aspensulphate Жыл бұрын

Prob'ly shouldn't tell people to smash the "like" button twice, as the 2nd smash undoes the 1st one.

@marioaguirre9870 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome… you save me so much time !!! Thanks bro!!!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Mario!

@barrygetkate5929 2 жыл бұрын

Great help .Thanks

@RobertsMind Жыл бұрын

Another great video. This shows what the previous owners of my house did wrong with the front and back porch that I still need to fix. The way the previous owners did it I have to put in blocking to attach to If I don't want to replace all of the F channel that's already there. Keep up the great work.Where the ridges are in your soffit and where the light cups but up against it, do you ever fill that in with foam or caulk to ensure bugs and other small critters don't have acces to get into the soffit space?

@herbjohnson3027 Жыл бұрын

This is pretty standard, but I do not sink my roofing nail tight. I leave just a bit of play to allow for expansion, and it does expand. Same goes for siding.

@A7ENB 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. Any vids on what your business is and how you started? None the less always good work and explanation.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do not have a video explaining exactly how I profit from building. I will make a video about that soon. I appreciate your comment !

@JoseNLopez-up8tx 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos bendiciones amigo desde indianapolis Indiana 🇬🇹🇬🇹

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

@institches2750 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea! I've got an enclosed porch/sunroom with terrible, uneven drywall ceiling that's cracking all over the place. Maybe I'll try this instead....

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that might just work for you. This will never crack when Drywall!

@josettegiacobbi1115 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what we are doing right now

@johncronk4865 2 жыл бұрын

Big help!....thx

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

No problem John!

@framnerdan 3 жыл бұрын

I smashed it three times bros! Hard!

@bsoneill3 2 ай бұрын

Great video. You showed the first and second row, which is great for getting started, but it would have been helpful to actually see how to install around the light- dealing with the two F channels, and getting it all to snapped together. Same for last row, I would have liked to see more detail- taking the measurement as well as get it installed. Do you have any videos or tips if you have a post to go around?

@MrEffectual 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! I have similar setup, but in my case, I have to remove a few panels from the center of the patio to add reinforcements for a fan. Trying to figure out how to remove a few panels from the middle

@Splicer1970 8 ай бұрын

I have a similar situation... I have a dryer vent that runs thru my front porch soffit and vents on the side of my house... Can u use a a siding tool to hook and slide an adjoining piece out of the groove or do I start at one end and remove the whole ceiling...I need to make a repair on my dryer vent ductwork.... Any info would be appreciated. ....

@michaelbrandt7078 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for the help. Would you recommend to place one nail in the middle of the board between two slots to fix it at this point like we do this with vinyl siding?

@bettieceballos4243 2 жыл бұрын

Very educational video. You have taught me very much. I am planning to redo my front porch and would love your import. How can I send you a picture of what I have and what I want?

@peterdholmes 3 жыл бұрын

1.I have painted plywood as the ceiling on my back porch. Can I nail directly to that? 2. I didn't understand how/where you nail the final piece of vinyl. Could you explain? 3. How do you hid the bottom of the F channel that has the nails and all the holes? Wondering if you can cut it off before attaching it, then attach it with liquid nails, along with a few nails inside the channel?

@chrismcgowan3579 3 жыл бұрын

Question - I have something similar on my front porch. Let's say I needed to access a certain section of the ceiling, like to do work on one of those can lights, can the material stretch enough to pop a piece out (like vinyl siding) to undo the non-fastened side or do I have to start at the end and remove every piece back to my point? Thanks

@cole1446 2 ай бұрын

great video and very well explained. I'm installing this on my patio downstairs. it is directly beneath my covered porch upstairs. Question is...can I add another wood strip at the end to create a grade to the end in case water happens to get above it? Or is there a better way to do it?

@paulgiltner5224 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very informative video. I have a question: I have a front porch that measures approximately 6 x 10' and has (30+ year old) soffit material that is ventilated. I noticed you are using solid soffit. Can I utilize the method you demonstrated using the ventilated type of soffit?

@josegallardo9503 Жыл бұрын

Hello this is a great video, I have a similar project for my porch and my question for you is if I have to use J Chanel or F Chanel?

@cheribachman1548 5 ай бұрын

👍 thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 5 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@Justin_311 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Can I put this stuff over the sheetrock ceiling or should I just rip that sheetrock out? Thanks

@mg43472 Жыл бұрын

Im at this point on my porch project.. the only thing I wonder about is.. my porch is about 12 ft from house to where it needs to end.. is there a longer soffit material or does it have to overlapped somehow? I realize this video is older.. hopefully you will see it and shoot back an answer!. Thanks!

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

I already know I'm going to have to sister in new rafter tails judging by the termite damage I could see from when I replaced 7 1/2' of sheathing on my garage wall. What started out as a back garage door replacement turned into replacing the entire rough opening and a third of the sheathing on that wall as well as adding a few nonstandard studs for extra support (not 16" OC). Will know more once I take down the original soffit on that side. The porch has no blocking and the previous owner already had sistered in new tails.

@Codymccool1 11 ай бұрын

The only thing I wish this video had was the installation of the F channel. I have about 10 questions in regards to it.

@Monkeyseemonkey1231 2 жыл бұрын

Hello what did you put around the part on the left hand side when you was first talking under the porch. The white frame you hooked the f channel on the left white frame?

@Bruinspal Жыл бұрын

I had a contractor install my soffit ceiling on my porch but I watched your video. I need to take the last piece off so I can run a wire. I removed the holding screw next to the F channel. What do I do next to unsnap it from the joining panel? I tried to remove it but I was concerned I'd break it. Do I pull it toward the panel it joins to disconnect it or do I need to do that plus another action?

@aymanantoun2083 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen how did you cover the patio siding?

@angelf9800 Жыл бұрын

Can you use a Pneumatic Framing Nailer to install this.

@aliciaparent9183 Жыл бұрын

We have to do something similar to our sunroom, but the ceiling is not level. About 1/3 of the ceiling is at a sharper angle than the rest of the ceiling. Any recommendations on how to mitigate that different so the entire soffit installation is flat across?

@psychodad4634 7 ай бұрын

Does Lowe’s and HD sell this material as well as the trim and fascia?

@fishinjunky 2 жыл бұрын

How do you finish the soffit around the perimeter? A piece of scotia mounding?

@Synchrimedia 2 жыл бұрын

are all porch ceilings oriented that way or can you make it go 90° other way?

@pauljr1965 4 ай бұрын

How would it differ if you had osb, or plywood already in place. Using the vinyl as a cover for it?

@dreweverett9141 2 жыл бұрын

Smashing the like button twice unsmashes it :)

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Good catch Drew! Just hit it once 🔨

@tomvolpone2601 Жыл бұрын

You are talking about using the F Channel, but it doesnt look like the right side (at about 1:20) is an F-channel? The channel sits flush with the ceiling there, but the F-channel that is mounted behind and on left shows the nail track on the bottom? What are you using on the right side?

@richardbuzard3750 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use this on my basement ceiling?

@fredr.5723 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid! I have a similar porch that you have. Problem I have is that when it rains water leaks through the joist. Can this method be used with a pitch to divert the water? I would think that I would not be able to do electrical with the water issue? I know the have systems out there to work around but just curious. Have a great day. Thank you for any response Fred

@larrybolhuis1049 Жыл бұрын

Just found this video and this is my question exactly!! Same problem, water dripping through from deck above. Wish there was an answer!

@tonyarnold7254 2 жыл бұрын

You think this would work on the underside of a uncovered wood deck?

@daveevans7438 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if that soffit material comes in 16 foot lenghts? My patio ceiling is 16 out frrom the house X 22 across. I dont want seems in my finished product.

@laithali8004 3 жыл бұрын

How do you do your own wiring? Don't you need a licensed electrician to pull permits? Also beautiful view 😍

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Laith! Where I am building you do not need a licence to do your own wiring or plumbing. Check with your local planning office to see if you do. I'm glad you like the view too!

@lupeoneill4096 2 жыл бұрын

The panel next to the J or f channel bowed and will not stay in place. What can I do to fix it/make it stay in place? Thank you

@geofay2976 Жыл бұрын

How do you remove two pieces and put two new ones in? We are changing from a pocket light on the porch to a lantern.

@anordenpeach Жыл бұрын

Can I build an under deck ceiling this way as long as I slope it so water drains?

@dustinrhodes3906 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten tons out of your videos they are great. Question, could I use 1x3 furring strips instead of the 2x2? UPDATE.... never mind I see the 2x2's allow better for the lighting fixtures which are the same you're using.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin! I’m glad you are finding my videos helpful. Thanks for watching!

@dustinrhodes3906 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir great ideas and explanations. I'm restoring a 137 year old farm house and you've open up a solution to the old inclosed porch.

@dustinrhodes3906 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I see you work alone more times than not. Any tips on handling the entire 12 foot of soffit material alone?

@QIrons Жыл бұрын

What about using screws instead of nails?

@jjooeegg1 Жыл бұрын

Do they still male aluminum soffit ? I prefer it and it’s what I have to replace some

@noncched6839 2 жыл бұрын

How do you install the lsdt piece? Im struggling to understand that

@nopenope6772 9 ай бұрын

If I’m remodeling a porch ceiling in Indiana would this project need a permit to be pulled if I’m not rerouting lighting or anything structural?

@kirk6336 Жыл бұрын

How do charge for a project such as that I mean if I get a contractor what is the standard charge per foot or hourly so I do not be over charged on the project

@shaniqua2660 2 жыл бұрын

What about the ceiling fan part, did you enclose that? Or is it handled like the recessed lighting?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Handled it like the recessed lights. I cut around it. Thanks for watching!

@psychodad4634 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial video! How wide are the soffit strips cut to?

@TheExcellentLaborer 8 ай бұрын

The wood strips are about 1 3/4” (2x4 ripped in half) of if I remember correctly. I hope that helps!

@psychodad4634 8 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you for your help.

@mvgivi Ай бұрын

Any ventilation on the ceiling or on a side?

@3Mfarm 2 жыл бұрын

ever done this inside? like in a shed converted to an office, could this be a ceiling option??

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I would not do this on the inside of a house. Yes inside of a shed would be something you could do this in. Hope that helps!

@Foreverhomemandymagz 2 жыл бұрын

I have what looks like this exact vinyl on my front porch, I just built a porch swing bed and need to access behind the vinyl to locate the joists for hanging the swing. Do you have a video on removing? Trying not to ruin the current vinyl. Can pieces be removed individually or will I need to start from a particular end and remove them all?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Amanda! You would have to start at the end that was finished last. You would have to remove all the pieces up to the one you need to address. I hope that helps!

@Foreverhomemandymagz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you!

@Louispastor-wf8nf 4 ай бұрын

How do you butt two together if the run is longer than you piece of soffit?

@saint76767676 2 жыл бұрын

Any reason not to use screws instead of nails? And if you are supposed to allow for expansion, should it be nailed in so snug?

@Yellowjacket1977 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to know that, too. I work alone and screws would be so much easier?

@bartdaw6681 3 жыл бұрын

Do you always have to have wood strips to nail to or ca you nail directly to the rafters/joists?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

There are some cases where you can nail directly to the rafter. Depends on the situation.

@bartdaw6681 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I have a 16 x 45 deck at my cabin and it is 9 feet off of the ground and I want to put vinyl soffit on the underside of the deck as I think it will be nicer. When I saw the wood strips I thought that I could run the soffit material the opposite direction and that it might be easier to install the soffit as the joists are 16 feet long. Impressive that you replied to me and I appreciate that.

@angelf9800 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any links on where I can get this to do my porch

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

I got the supply’s from ABC building supplies

@user-ig3gi3ty8h 13 сағат бұрын

WhAt goes on the attic after installation?

@brian_onthetrail 11 күн бұрын

I can't find vinyl soffit in California. It's something that is just not used out here. So, I'm trying to find this exact product. HD and Lowes does not carry it, but I have not checked to see if they can special order it. Does anyone know or have experience with this?

@hacktay21 Жыл бұрын

instead of nail and hammer, can you use an impact and screws?

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Yes you could!

@louiea.5618 3 ай бұрын

Hiii, where can I find this vinyl soffit?

@carolynrohm7308 Жыл бұрын

Would all be the same if roof is slanted?

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Yes it would! Thanks for watching.

@Nomad33fw58FS 5 ай бұрын

What if the span is longer than a piece of soffit? How do you join them?

@TheExcellentLaborer 5 ай бұрын

You could use what’s called H bar or put two pieces of J channel back to back to join the soffit ceiling. I hope that helps!

@markgotthardt4526 2 жыл бұрын

Can you install this over the drywall ceiling?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

You could but I do not see the reason to do that. But that’s a good question! Thanks for watching!

@markgotthardt4526 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer just trying to cover up my ugly drywall ceiling, the texture and tape is starting to seperate

@wolverine82nd Жыл бұрын

What state are you in Josh?

@MississippiBeauty 2 жыл бұрын

Question can I put this above my garage instead of paint will this be ok??

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would work fine. Thanks for watching!

@MississippiBeauty 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your response!

@marvellstarks2434 2 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use screws

@jrortuno7877 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find those panels ? Maybe a name or who makes it thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Certainteed solid soffit from ABC building supply. I hope that helps!

@SergioGonzalez-jj9vk Жыл бұрын

How much does this type of work cost? Bro

@BARFMEDIA Жыл бұрын

where to purchase the vinyl material?

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

ABC building supply company. Hope that helps!

@nadersamedi8976 Ай бұрын

How does something like this hold up

@TheExcellentLaborer Ай бұрын

For a very long time as long as you don’t physically damage it. Vinyl can be brittle if it is cold. Hope that helps!

@fordguyfordguy 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, if you smash it twice, that is un-smashing it.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

I thought about that after the fact. Then I didn’t worry about it because I know it’s hard enough to get people to hit it once 😂

@joshstone2751 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a need for a vent?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

No because I invented through the soffit on the other side of the header. Hope that helps!

@carolperreault2474 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer If you didn't have that soffit on the other side of the header, how would you have vented?

@keithmetler1543 6 ай бұрын

There is a trick to ended your last panel so there is no nails.

@k20909 2 жыл бұрын

We’re do you buy it?

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Lowes, HD, or ABC building supply.

@rickc4007 Жыл бұрын

You do NOT want to nail that tightly like you did. It cannot expand and contract and can buckle, can find instructions by googling ply gem soffit installation. I've had two contractors install this incorrectly by nailing too tightly and it led to all sorts or problems. Both times had to rip it all out and redo it.