Soffit and Fascia Repair in Marietta, GA

The soffit is the underside of the roof overhang and the fascia is the board along its edge that the gutters hang from. Together they close off the roof edge, carry the gutters and let the attic breathe. In Marietta, where heavy rain, leaf-clogged gutters and busy squirrels are all part of life, they take a beating.

Signs of Trouble

• Peeling paint or dark stains along the fascia board
• Gutters pulling away or sagging between hangers
• Soft wood you can push a screwdriver into
• Holes, chewed edges or nesting material in the soffit
• Scratching or scurrying sounds in the attic
• Wasps or birds coming and going at the roof line

What We Do

We open up the damaged area to see how far the rot runs. Fascia boards are replaced with new lumber or a rot-proof material, and rafter tails behind them are repaired if water has reached them. Soffits are replaced with solid or vented panels in vinyl, aluminum or fiber cement. The fascia can then be wrapped in aluminum so it never needs paint again, and the gutters are rehung on solid wood.

Attic Ventilation

Georgia attics get extremely hot in summer. Vented soffit panels let cool air in low while ridge or roof vents let hot air out high, which helps the roof and the air conditioning. When soffits are replaced, we make sure insulation is not blocking the vents from the inside.

Stopping Wildlife

Squirrels, birds and wasps take advantage of any gap at the roof line. Replacing the damaged wood and closing gaps at the corners takes away the entry point. If animals are already inside, they need to be removed before the openings are sealed. When the walls below need work too, our siding repair team can handle both at once.