Integral to the appearance and longevity of your home’s structure, soffits are a key component of your roof. You can find them beneath the eaves, located under the rafter rails. These horizontal planks not only give your home a polished look, they also protect the structure from moisture, pests and debris. Maintaining your home’s soffits will ensure your house’s ability to stand up to the elements and the test of time. The following are three common signs that you need to replace your home’s soffits.
 

1. Cracked, Chipped, Peeling or Bubbling Paint

 
These paint problems not only mar the external appearance of your home, they also indicate more serious problems, such as leaks. If your soffits are leaking, then moisture could be getting inside your home. Moisture not only rots wood, but also spurs on the growth of harmful mold.
 

2. Pests Inside Your Home

 
Sound soffits should keep rodents and insects from getting inside your attic and home. If you have any infestations, damaged soffits might be to blame.
 

3. Moisture, Accumulating Water or a Musty Attic

 
Soffits should prevent water from entering your home while also ventilating your attic. If you notice moisture, pooling water or mustiness inside your attack, check your soffits.
 

Don’t Repair – Replace! Replacement Soffits and Other Building Materials from Airtite Wholesale

 
Experts recommend replacing soffits – not repairing – when any signs of soffit damage appear. Replacing the soffits is the only way to know for certain that your soffits are doing their job and properly safeguarding your roof and home from decay. At Airtite Wholesale, we offer a wide variety of high-end soffits and other home building materials that will stand up to the elements and keep your home like new through the ages.