How To Install Fascia and Soffit

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How To Install Fascia and Soffit

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In this video I will show you how to install fascia and soffit. How to install soffit and fascia is shown in great detail here. I use vented soffit and 6" aluminum fascia. I show how to cut fascia, how to cut soffit, and how to install F channel.
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@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

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@atticusfinch4687 2 жыл бұрын

My soffit is going to end up flush with my bay door. Can I nail my f channel "upside down" from the way yours is? I hope I can. Thanks.

@atticusfinch4687 2 жыл бұрын

Hey on the last part where the bird box is wrapped and the fascia is I stalled, what is that strip on the top of the fascia on the back side of the bird box? It looks Like the facia is tucked under something

@tjhardesty1720 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the soffit jig. One improvement could be adding a measuring tape from the cut line to the outside, so you wouldn’t need to spend the time measuring and marking for every cut. Repeatable and fast!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Hi TJ! Thanks for watching and the compliment on the jig. I actually made a How To Cut Soffit video where I show the jig in detail and I said the same thing! Good thinking friend!

@vonheimlerstrudel 2 жыл бұрын

This gives me confidence to tackle a repair job in this area on my house. Thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your project!

@perrycalder6483 2 жыл бұрын

I am a do it yourselfer and love the way this guy explains how to do a job correctly but also reminds you of the hazards of doing things wrong. I've watched many vids in which the guy turns out to be a bonehead. Not this guy, He's bang on.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry! I’m glad you appreciate my content. Thanks for watching!

@michaelbrooks4833 11 ай бұрын

Man I love all your videos. I am doing a total home remodel. You have a really good teaching technique and I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. I am working on the roof right now. Thanks for the videos!!!!

@davidmorrison3697 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't done this for a long time, it is a good refresher as to how it goes on. Many thanks for having this video.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David! I’m glad I could help. Stay tuned for more!!

@paullehto2294 Жыл бұрын

I use same gig but make it slightly longer. I add tempory stop with couple screws so I don’t need to measure each one. Goes twice as fast and more accurate

@robertfusco7415 21 күн бұрын

Very easy to follow the instructions !

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Definitely one of the top video tutorial on KZfaq.

@karlherceg3289 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to install soffit and fascia - this is how I found your channel. Thank you for the infos!! You do beautiful work

@fredmckenzie1886 Жыл бұрын

Great video tutorial. I have enjoyed them all! I've watched all of your videos and I've learned enough that I feel pretty confident now that I can tackle my DIY project. Building rake and eave ladders, bird box and installing vinyl fascia and soffit. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and willingness to teach others.

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Fred! I try to keep everything very informative so people can get the most help out of my videos. I’m glad you stopped by to let me know in the comments. Good luck with your project!

@themexican7384 3 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE AWESOME. THANKS FOR SAVING ME DOLLARS AND INCREASING MY CONFIDENCE EXPONENTIALLY

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m so glad I could help you save money. Stay tune for more!

@larrycobb2210 2 жыл бұрын

I love to watch his videos. I’m installing fascia & soffit and go to his videos nightly.

@Mega1979z28 Жыл бұрын

best video ever seen on bird boxes and soffit. well explained

@thomasdenamahan9846 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job brother, perfect instructions for this job.

@eduardoperea7311 2 жыл бұрын

You make look so easy I speaks a little of English but I understood everything good job

@brianb9410 7 ай бұрын

Really helpful video. Thank you EL

@seanruiz6499 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Learned how to install facial around the bird box Thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sean! Stay tuned for more!!

@edwardchatman3124 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned a whole lot from you and your videos thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know Edward. Good luck with your project!

@rebeccab1654 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I learned how to correctly install soffit and fascia and appreciate your quality work. The fascia in my brand new Ivory home is falling off, looks like they didn't follow the instructions - Don't buy an Ivory home.

@rinofriio97 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Commentary... Easy To Follow

@johnscherer240 2 жыл бұрын

Good day .. nice work , my bird box metal and all my fascias are all custom bent. Prefer to have bend at transition to rake soffit to add support to bottom piece of rake soffit. 2) instead of nailing drip edge face ( which imo is a no no) back caulk fascia with dabs, and gently embed each piece of fascia into caulk (OSi) quad or something flexible.. fascia will never come off, fixated nailing along drip edge and into drip edge can cause buckle, plus, nails remove smooth appearance of drip edge Regards JS

@longtobe134 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. 27:59 "you gonna wanna"....keep up the great work.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You gonna wanna smash that like button! Thanks man!

@2nickles647 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to redo my facial boards and redo them. I love the metal fascia and will never rust. Thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Good luck on your project!

@A-a-ron480 2 ай бұрын

You do great work.

@miltonwhims1734 2 жыл бұрын

it was good to see how to bend corners with boards. thanks

@twalker2048 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I learned the nail points for soffit.

@pgl5833 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic videos! Thanks for the great advice!

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support! I’m glad my video was helpful for you. Good luck with your project!

@haight78 3 жыл бұрын

Nice detailed tutorial with some great tips and video work thanks for sharing.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

@robertwestover2125 3 жыл бұрын

Love the jig!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I made it years ago!

@MrPeter924 2 жыл бұрын

Great video great house work woodworking great show

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter. Be sure to stick around. Lots of content in the making!

@Edwin9609 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Best I've seen yet! I'm confident I can get this done now.

@framnerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh great video! We here in Southern Alberta do not get the luxury of “F” channel, we framers must install soffit backing (2x2) cause of WIND! Then “J”channel is used. Take care.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Oh well you must have some extreme wind. F channel works like a breeze around here. My dad still does the blocking when he builds. Thanks for watching!

@mr.g937 2 жыл бұрын

Assuming you do that to nail it off on both sides, how do you conceal the interior nailing flange? Or is that left exposed?

@jdubya54 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Excellent video as usual

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Jim. Thanks for watching!

@dennybrenk3836 3 жыл бұрын

Woody rocks it! Thanx for sharing!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Woody lol! Thanks Denny!

@ryanrobinson9820 3 жыл бұрын

I like your method. Looks sharp and I feel like I can do it on my house. Thanks 🙏🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely could. Anybody with a little bit of willpower and construction background can do it. Thanks for watching!

@mead6754 Жыл бұрын

Great videos love a closer camera focus on the work area

@williambrowning9346 Жыл бұрын

Looking for help on installing soffit and fascia on my new poach and I came across this channel and he explained it so good step by step. Awesome!!!! So I subscribe d! Now I am all ways watching different videos love it!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Hey William! You can definitely get it by doing the method I share this video with minimal tools. Thank you for your support. Good luck with your project!

@tuzoguerrero2287 3 жыл бұрын

The best video on facial instructions, thank you very much sir & I just subscribed to your channel, keep up the good work

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you like my video. Thanks a lot for watching and the comment! I will be uploading more so stay tuned!

@fsmustang 2 жыл бұрын

Man I really appreciate your video. 💯

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@seventwenty4569 8 ай бұрын

The best instructional. How would you attach the channel to the block wall? Should it be an F channel or J channel nailed to the wood plank that is screwed to the wall? Thank you!

@daniastopjik3287 Жыл бұрын

I've watched 100s of videos and yet have I seen one w doing an inside corner....hopefully this one has it

@AV49UA Жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you for taking the time to explain your work.

@cynthiaharris9644 3 жыл бұрын

No you did a awesome job. I learned a lot. Thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I wish you luck on your project. Thanks for watching.

@bradblais3574 Жыл бұрын

What about a roof that meets a flat side of a house? You have been great for what I have done so far. Thank you. If you need pictures I will send

@gorddutka7580 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!

@carlosportilla7634 Жыл бұрын

excellent work man 👌🙏🏻🙏🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlos!

@JustKrush27 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@JamesDenton-uv8bk Жыл бұрын

Great job

@rileylowell9839 3 жыл бұрын

Every body does them different first I use flat metal stock also when I do my bird mouth I don't let go all that way down that fascia all you got to do is wrap the corner fascia stock will cover it and back side birds mouth I bend metal up on to rake so you see white then run rake over hang another thing ish I drill my nail holes just a hair over the wire nail metal moves when it heat up content winks then when I nail I never hit metal always stop just short of metal and if you don't feel comfortable just use you vinyl punch

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that will work!

@jamesbean3394 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mikeklebba4858 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos, they're very helpful and easy to understand! I didn't see this covered anywhere, but for 7/16" thick soffit, would I use F channel with a 5/8" or 3/4" channel? Thank you!

@FastEddieQ 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation…

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It does take time out of my day to make these videos but getting good comments like this makes it worth it. Thanks for watching!

@BillyB3179 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍, all around well explained

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Antonio!

@kent6619 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I'm doing a temporary fix on an epdm roof with a lot of fascia/sheathing rot from bad water penetration around the edges until I feel ready to install a metal roof. It seems to me I can do this as a separate project without having to remove anything again when I do the roof.

@douglasbarrows8110 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Nicely done

@noeldepaz5065 Жыл бұрын

The best video

@carlosenriquemartinaguilar3785 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, how are you, I really like that type of work, it really is an art, I was working on it in Desmoines Iowa, the truth is that I miss that job, if I had the opportunity I would work in the same thing again. Greetings.

@GurnBograt1986 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WalkerWealthManagementLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Great ad for Lowes! lol (by the way, I love Lowes!)

@jk12428 3 жыл бұрын

Still very well explained

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@heribertocandelaria2140 2 жыл бұрын

Great Great video. Thank you so much.

@thefloribbean 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@saulcarrasco6279 2 жыл бұрын

bro I've subscribed to your channel and watched many of your videos and i can honestly say you're not no labor your a boss so consider changing channels name

@abolyr2397 3 жыл бұрын

Esta bueno el video, buena técnica Saludos amigo desde Chile

@Andrew-gr7of Жыл бұрын

And you nailed drip edge but the other video you said not too for when you replace roof. Just curious why you did 2 different ways . Thanks

@joelmedina9686 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel! Stay tuned!

@wisconsinbush2940 Жыл бұрын

That’s great but let’s see some challenges. Like gambrel soffit angles etc!

@rvingmontanezway103 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 💪

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@jackleonard8660 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@Lonerider100 Жыл бұрын

Boy i wish i had found your channel last year! I am building my own house as well. Have questions regarding soffits. I had planned on using t&g pine and loosely place them under my overhangs. (To allow for air flow). Do you see any problems with this? I can sent pics.

@jeffmalone1687 4 ай бұрын

Can you post the part where you made up the difference between the fascia and sub fascia . Like the 1” gap that was left there. Where the take meets the bird box, I’m running into that particular issue.

@estuardoone Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@TheBoydClan Жыл бұрын

This really is a great video, well explained and demonstrated and even included some tips to be efficient to limit moving of the ladder (which I am guilty of doing quite often). Well done and I appreciate your attention to detail. I do like building things and other home improvements and tend to do these alone so having tips on how to do this alone is super appreciated. The facia on the side of the bird box with a 12 inch overhang looks really great and overlap perfectly. Any suggestions on how to deal with an overhang larger than 12 inches? In my case I have a 22 inch overhang on the front side and a 16 inch overhang on the gable end so the facia on the gable end of the bird box is quite tall and I'm not quite sure how I am going to deal with that. If you have any other videos that cover this topic I would be very interested.

@davidfrisch5538 Жыл бұрын

Going to be taking on a siding project soon and wanted to know if 3/4 j channel or 1/2 j channel which is the right choice, and little reasoning behind it would be very helpful, I understand the thickness of the siding , has to be able to fit .. lol should of left this comment on a siding video

@QueenDaenerysTargaryen 2 жыл бұрын

I like your method ⚡ good video🎥 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@jcase 2 ай бұрын

I can't seem to find the section where you installed the little piece of fascia to fill the height of the bird box on the gable end. I guess it's simple enough but is there anything people should know about that?

@martinstanley3373 Жыл бұрын

Great video it helped us a lot on our project house, I can’t find the soffit vent you used though, is there a manufacturer or supplier name for it? Thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Hey Martin! are use ABC Building Supply company for my vinyl siding products. I believe the manufacturer was Certainteed. Hope that helps!

@mariesacul722 3 жыл бұрын

On the bird box. When you put the aluminium pieces with holes in it on the bottom. Is that for airflow? My house has..rotten wood there. Which might be why it keeps getting wood rot under shingles. I.d.k.. but, I'm going to replace this way. Thank you much for great video. Very helpful.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

It’s called vented soffit. It’s actually made out of vinyl. I did that because you need venting for your roof. So yes it’s for the airflow and not having that can cause your roof to sweat and rot. Hope that helps!

@mariesacul722 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Yes, that is indeed what happens . It all rotted on an old house I bought years ago. I saw that the f- channel like bracket here was missing over the door. No air flow either. Also, the birdbox had a solid enclosure inside of box over the door. So, the aluminium door rotted out first. (directly beneath the missing part and solid enclosed box with no airflow to attic.) Then the interrior walls around the door started leaking. along with all electrical wiring. Dangerous situation all things combined. Thank you for all of your helpful videos. This is a very big job for me. However, knowing why it has happened several times in a row after repairing the first two rows of roof twice in the same places. I can better understand how this keeps happening. At least in part. Now, I can start with those repairs and go forward. Slowly and carefully. Thank you again Josh. Incredibly useful video for me. Keep up the tutorials!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariesacul722 I am so glad I could help you. That is the main reason why I started this channel is to help people like yourself with situations like yours. I appreciate you letting me know how helpful it really was. Thanks a lot for watching! Stay tuned!

@SaadiaahmedTV 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Good luck and more success

@user-dn4do3bq5u Жыл бұрын

I really love your videos, always helpful. I can't find any aluminum nails in both local hardware. They tell me to use hot galvanized roofing nails... Would this be a mistake? Should I try another store ( Home Depot or Lowes might have them ?)

@toolsntruck941 Жыл бұрын

how about the tough stuff like an inside 90 facia joint? or a bay roof or coupala

@T.E.P. 3 жыл бұрын

great vid man ... gonna sit back and watch this channel blow up and once you get all the monetized $ from the channel ... i wanna design some merch hahahaha

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man come up with a design and email it to me and I might just use it! I just got the merch shelf activated but have not designed the merch yet!

@mr.g937 2 жыл бұрын

What's the point of having the soffit with ventilation holes on the gable end if it doesn't open into the attic? Just to match the rest of the house?

@Guillermo33 Жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo amigo😎

@josephisaac3603 10 ай бұрын

I use a angle grinder with a zip disc

@yvonne.stewart2745 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. I think I want to try this on my small roof which is not high. Are the products expensive?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They are not super expensive but still cost money. You will have to price them at your local building supply store.

@zarrahkat8954 3 жыл бұрын

Very educational. Nice jig/fixture @22:20. I used to make jigs, tool & die, etc. We are having fiber cement Hardie siding on our new build (which I know is quite different) - any experience or tips there? I heard a duck @20:36. ;-)

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zarrah! Jigs are such a huge time saver. I have never done Hardie board so I can’t give advice on that. I heard the quack too 😆

@jerseyselvahomeinspection4815 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any ridge vent framing video? I am a home inspector I tried to learn from you. Please share your video if you have. Thank you

@killaacam1552 9 ай бұрын

What did you do for installation at the top of the peak

@caseyarmstrong7064 Жыл бұрын

Great video Josh. I’ve always wanted to install this type of Dacia/soffit. I do have one question, how do you know if you need a vented soffit or a non vented soffit? Thank you

@kyleburns6932 2 жыл бұрын

Josh can you tell me where i can find aluminum fascia? same 6" stuff seen your videos. I've been looking everywhere for it. thanks in advance, your channel is a huge help for me

@andywhite7259 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh, If you nail the soffit firm rather than loosely doesn't that restrict any expansion? It is such a small section at 12 inch so any expansion would be minimal anyway I guess. Recently found your channel and is by far the best I have found. Thanks!

@bmo5082 Жыл бұрын

I see your doing the soffit and fascia before the siding. Is this the correct order?

@TheExcellentLaborer Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s the correct order. In fact if you install the F channel 1st then you could install either one first. Hope that helps!

@bmo5082 Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer this makes sense to me. Otherwise it seems difficult to have to cut around batts or shakes or lap.

@cajunaudits Жыл бұрын

My Attic is foamed, do I need to close the framing underneath with plywood then vinyl soffit on top? Also plan on installing led lights and cameras so need to mount to something

@franciscopenaarts3845 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@BeardedLewis 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you recommend looking for the metal fascia for 2 x 6? I'm having trouble locating it locally and none of the big box stores have any in stock?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

ABC building supply would be the best place to check. I don’t know if the big box stores will have any or not.

@BeardedLewis 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I really appreciate your time. I'll check them out. I'll have to send you some pics of what I've built and a couple beers with all the help your channel has provided.

@sceva4 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but is it possible to run the sofit vinyl the other direction to eliminate so much cutting/measuring/etc? I'm sure there's a good reason I don't know. Thanks for the channel, loving the videos!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 жыл бұрын

You cannot run the sofit in the other direction. You cannot secure it that way. Thanks for watching my channel!

@mr.g937 2 жыл бұрын

I actually don't think it's a dumb question. The particular soffit he was using clearly can only be nailed when oriented in one way, but I agree it seems like an obvious optimization if they just manufactured a type of soffit where the nailing flange ran length-wise and so you could do an entire side of a house (or up to the length of your material) in one go. I feel like such a thing almost certainly has to exist, but I've never seen it.