Installation Instructions

installing soffit and fascia

(If you are installing both siding and soffit, install soffit first.)

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 two 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 at right). Both methods are made with J-channel or H-channel.

Installing Fascia

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,

then subtract 1/4" for clearance. Cut panel to width.