Paint Maintenance for Your Home’s Soffit – What You Need to Know


Posted August 17, 2021 by ableroofingca

Maintaining your home’s exterior is needed to preserve its curb appeal. Since the exterior of your home is exposed to harsh weather conditions like rain and sunlight

 
it will inadvertently show signs of wear and tear such as chipped and peeling paint on the soffit.

The soffit is responsible for providing vents to your roofing system. Soffit in Kamloops is typically made from wood materials but some modern homes make use of aluminum material. Over time, paint chips and fade. The soffits can also become vulnerable to termite and other pest infestation.

If you notice faded, chipped, and flaking parts, it might be time to hire experts to retouch the soffits. If the material is still intact, the professionals can just scrape off the old paint and then apply the new one. It’s important to remove the old paint to prevent contaminating the new one. If you put new paint on the old one, the new paint can also peel off and bubble because of the contaminants that have gotten into the paint mixture.
Many roofers choose to power wash the old paint. It saves them a lot of time when removing the old paint.
Due to exposure to moisture, there could be molds and mildew under the soffit. Adding a little bit of bleach to the water used to clean the soffit can also help.

Check to see if the trim boards need to be replaced. If the wood is too rotted out or damaged, you might need to hire professionals such as Able Roofing Contractors to replace the rotting wood. Holes and gaps also need to be filled. Using a water-resistant wood filler should be enough. Just make sure it can be painted over.

You can paint the vents of the soffit in Kamloops to match the rest of the materials. However, be sure not to clog the holes with paint. Remove or scrape off excess paint. Use a caulk gun to fill up the edges of the wood.
Choosing the right paint is also important. Because this is found on the exterior portion of the home, it’s important that you choose a material suitable for exterior use. Check to see what is available in your local paint store. Look for paint that is suitable for the material of your soffit.

Hire professionals like Able Roofing Contractors to make sure that your soffit is in good shape. If not, a replacement might be needed.

For more details please visit our website: https://ableroofing.ca/
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Last Updated August 17, 2021