Install soffit and fascia
The time to install the soffit and fascia is dependent on a few factors. The size of the home is one factor that determines how long it takes to complete installation. If you have a large home and you want to install a soffit and fascia, then it can take up to four hours to complete installation. If you only need some minor work done, then it will only take up to 10 minutes.
On average, installing soffit and fascia is a daylong project. It can also take a weekend. This is really an average though, and is only applicable to attics that are not too confined or have no awkward spaces in the corners.
It could easily take one person for most of the day depending on what materials you have used to install. If it’s a brown material like cedar then this will be very labor intensive as you’ll have to seal all the edges and nail down around every nail point with caulking. However, if your construction skills are good, then it might only take half a day with this same kind of wood installed.
Stainless steel soffit vents are quick and easy when compared to any other type of venting system. Some people who were skeptical about the vents have admitted that it really does work well. The best way to install is by expanding foam or spray in place metal around the edges with no nail holes showing, and then sealing all gaps with heavy plastic so the foam has time to cure properly before taking down the plastic.
It could take longer if you’re installing at a higher height such as a 2nd floor. That’s because of safety measures, but also because you’ll need to check out what sort of sill plate your house has installed; most likely plywood or OSB sheets. If it’s plywood though, just make extra sure that you can screw into it well, otherwise it will sag over time causing issues for airflow from your venting system.
Otherwise, if you run into any problems, talk to your supplier about this. Many of them are very good at explaining exactly what needs to be done for the best results from their venting system.
When using a contractor, don’t be surprised if they use power tools to speed up the process even further. If they’re experienced in installing soffit and fascia, it should take them no more than a few hours as long as there aren’t any issues with the framing or trusses that will need extra attention. The amount of time required will vary based on weather conditions – rain slows everything down! But by comparison, it’s far less time-consuming than hiring someone who does roofing only!
If you’d like precise details and measurements, check out this guide. You can also compare the soffit venting costs here.
If you have any other questions about installing the soffit and fascia, please leave a comment on this post or send me an email through my contact page. I’ll be more than happy to help!
There are a few factors that make the installation take longer or go quickly. The larger your home is, the more number of soffit and fascia you have to install. If you have double doors or large windows, then there will be more work as well. How many pieces you have to install is another factor that makes the installation take longer or go quick. If you have more pieces, then there will be less time dedicated to each individual piece. Home size and number of pieces are two factors that determine how long installation takes.
If you have doorways or windows, then installation may only take 10 minutes. This is because of the limited amount of pieces that need to be installed.
The time to install the soffit and fascia depends on the size of the home and, the number of pieces.
The factors that determine how long it takes to complete installation are the size of your home and the amount of pieces you have. Larger homes with more doors or windows will take a longer installation time. If you have more pieces, then installation may take longer.
Small homes with limited access will be done quickly because of the small amount of pieces to install. If you only have a few pieces, then it will not take long at all.
