Soffit & Fascia Repair and Replacement
The roof edge does more than you think. Fascia holds your gutters, and soffit vents let air into the attic. When they rot or get blocked, you get leaks, pests and a damp attic. Terra Nova repairs and replaces both.
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What is the difference between soffit and fascia?
Fascia is the vertical board along the roof edge that the gutters attach to; soffit is the panel underneath the roof overhang, and vented soffit lets fresh air into the attic. Rotted fascia lets gutters pull away and water into the roof edge, and damaged or blocked soffit causes attic moisture and lets animals in.
What we fix
Rotted fascia
Replaced and wrapped so it lasts.
Animal entry points
Holes closed with solid materials.
Soffit vents and your attic
Soffit vents are the intake for attic ventilation. Air comes in low at the soffit and leaves high at the ridge or roof vents. When soffit vents are painted over, blocked by insulation or missing, the attic overheats in summer and holds moisture in winter, which shortens the life of the roof and causes condensation. Attic ventilation β
Soffit & fascia materials
| Material | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Original look | Needs paint, can rot |
| Aluminum wrap over wood | Low maintenance | Wood underneath must be solid |
| Vinyl | No painting | Less rigid |
| PVC trim | Won't rot | Higher cost |
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Questions homeowners ask
Why is my fascia rotting?
Usually water from clogged or pulled-away gutters, or a missing drip edge.
Do soffit vents matter?
Yes. They're the intake for attic ventilation. Blocked soffit vents cause hot, damp attics.
Can you replace fascia without new gutters?
Yes. We take the gutters down, replace the fascia and re-hang them.
What material do you use?
Wood, aluminum-wrapped or vinyl, depending on the house.
Can animals get in through the soffit?
Yes, squirrels, birds and bees often do. We close the openings.
Is the estimate free?
Yes.
Why do birds nest in my soffit?
Gaps and holes at the roof edge give them a sheltered spot.
Can soffit repairs stop animals?
Yes, closing openings with solid materials keeps most animals out.
Does fascia need a drip edge?
Yes. Drip edge keeps roof water off the fascia.
Can you repair soffit without new siding?
Yes.
Updated October 2026 by the Terra Nova Roofing & Construction team, Garfield, NJ β’ NJ Lic. #13VH13824700
