A flat horizontal board used to seal the space between the back of a fascia or barge board and the wall of a building. Ideally soffits would have continuous vents to the underside of the eaves, which assist in providing ventilation to the roof void which is essential to prevent timber decay to the structural timbers in the roof.
Soffit
A flat horizontal board used to seal the space between the back of a fascia or barge board and the wall of a building. Ideally soffits would have continuous vents to the underside of the eaves, which assiss in providing ventilation to the roof void which is essential to prevent timber decay to the structural timbers in the roof.
