Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsABTCO ManualsBuilding materials12" x 12' Khaki Solid Beaded Vinyl Soffit

f-channel

soffit

wall

fascia

aluminum

fascia

Option A

vinyl

fascia

f-channel

wall

fascia

j-channel

soffit

Option B

H-channel

J-channels

Diagonal trim use

Straight trim use

Installing sofﬁt and fascia

Please note: Although vinyl sofﬁt’s are manufactured with the same exacting

standards as all vinyl products; UV Inhibitors are not added to the vinyl formulation

as sofﬁts are not exposed to direct sunlight. For this reason, vertical or horizontal

installation of sofﬁts on walls is not recommended and cannot be guaranteed.

Installing trim - Option A

When fascia is applied without exposed nailing.

With open eave: Secure F-channel to the exterior of the fascia with the top leg

resting against the bottom of the board. Secure F-channel on wall, level with the

F-channel on the fascia.

With closed eave: Use a J-channel in place of the F-channel at the wall. Secure all

channels every 12” on center, in center of nail slots.

Installing trim - Option B

When soffit only is applied, or when fascia panel is secured to underside of wood

fascia.

With open eave: Secure F-channel to the wall and to the inside of the fascia board,

level with each other. Cut out back of channel to fit around rafters, if needed.

With closed eave: Substitute J-channels for the F-channels.

Secure all channels in the center of the nail slots, 12” on center.

Installing soﬃt

1. Measure the distance between the inside of the inside and outside trims. Allow

1/4” per side for expansion and cut the panels to length. Insert panels into trims.

For eaves over 18” in width, you will need to install intermediate nailing supports

to keep the soffit from sagging.

2. Interlock panels as you would vertical siding. Closed soffit can be secured every

12” on center.

3. When fascia panel is not being applied, use an F-channel or J-channel at corners

of the overhang to properly finish the installation.

4. When soffits meet at a corner, the joint can either be diagonal (mitered) or square

(both illustrated). Both methods are made with J-channel or H-channel.

Soﬃt and Fascia Installation 1

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Installing sofﬁt and fascia Please note: Although vinyl sofﬁt’s are manufactured with the same exacting standards as all vinyl products; UV Inhibitors are not added to the vinyl formulation as sofﬁts are not exposed to direct sunlight. For this reason, vertical or horizontal installation of sofﬁts on walls is not recommended and cannot be guaranteed. Installing trim - Option A fascia aluminum fascia f-channel When fascia is applied without exposed nailing.
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Installing sofﬁt and fascia Installing fascia undersill trim 1. Install an undersill trim at the top of the fascia board. 2. Measure distance from the bottom of the F-channel to the top of the undersill trim, and then subtract 1/4” for clearance. Cut panel to width. 3. Perforate the cut edge using snap-lock punch approximately every 8”, ensuring the “tabs” face outward. 4. Hook the leg of the fascia panel over the F-channel, and snap the tabs into the undersill trim.