Soffit panels are ideal for both aesthetic and functional point of view for a building’s roofing system. It is the perfect fit for wall, soffit, fascia, or liner applications and comes with concealed direct-fasteners for a streamlined aesthetic. The soffit has the capability of giving the roofing system a smooth appearance when it comes to the style and color and adding some extra character to the building structure.

From the function point of view, soffit protects the rafters from the weather elements. With soffit air can flow smoothly to provide air circulation to the building structure.  Soffits are extending from the side of the building structure to the edges of the eave. Basically soffit is a  material that is primarily used  beneath the eave on the house’s exterior and it serves the purpose of sealing the space beneath. It is made from the fiber-cement board, wood and sheet metal, while the design of the soffit ensures it is installed from the exterior walls to the fascia boards.

Another important function that soffit serves help in ventilating the attic.  As it typically has the small holes, which allow the air to cycle frequently to the vents and it draws the moisture and heat away. Moisture in the attic of the building structure is a big issue that could eventually lead rotting in the rafters and sheathing.

But in order to fully maximize the purpose of soffit in the roofing system proper installation of the panels and significant care is required. Soffits are usually designed from the vinyl, which is highly effective considering degradation occasioned by heat and moisture.

Things to consider while buying soffit panels:

When it comes to selecting soffit for homes and building, aluminum and vinyl soffit is the most popular choice all over the world. So what gives aluminum and vinyl soffit edge over the other soffit panels, it involves the following factors. 

• Cost effective 

• Easy to install

• Lightweight as compare to other alternative soffit materials

Advantages of Aluminum Soffit:

• Highly durable

• Non-combustible

• Does not attract dirt

• Water-resistant

• Perfectly suitable to fit into varied spaces

Disadvantages of Aluminum Soffit

• More expensive than vinyl 

• Does not insulate well as compare to vinyl