Soffit and It's Importance to Your House
When getting a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks , there's more to it than just a few shingles. Other important aspects of your roof include soffit, fascia and gutters. What exactly is soffit you may ask? Above & Beyond Roofing is here to explain it to you! What is Soffit? A soffit is technically the underside of any element of an architectural structure, such as an arch, a balcony or overhanging eaves. The word originates with the Latin suffigere, meaning "to fix underneath." While soffits can be found on ceilings, stairs and even cornices, the most common type is found in the area under the eaves on the exterior of a house. The soffit extends from the side of the house to the edge of the eave and closes the space beneath the eave. It serves both an aesthetic and functional purpose for your Lake of the Ozarks roof . Aesthetics Soffit could be considered the "skin" that covers your eaves. Without it, your rafter beams would be fully exposed an...