How To Build A Roof Soffit Box

Two contractors use a tool to build a box frame in this home repair project.

How to build a roof soffit box.

Box end construction for fascias soffits and gutters explained february 17 2020. Feed the cable down through the soffit hole and out the remodeling box hole then run the cable to each soffit light location stapling it every 2 ft. The box end construction for fascias soffits and gutters is located on the corners of a property s gable end. A gable roof has a cornice along the side walls formed at the rafter ends.

Its purpose is to connect fascias and soffits on the non gable end to the bargeboards that are situated at the gable end. Soffits are actually part of the cornice or eave the point where the roof projection and the side walls of the building meet. Hip roofs have a continuous cornice that extends completely around the building. To the upper part of the 2x4 ledger.

How to build a soffit box or gable end soffit box using vinyl or aluminum soffit and fascia. To begin installing the wiring carefully cut holes for new switch boxes and then knock holes in the wall behind the soffit directly above them. For the greatest precision make your cuts using a miter saw and use the framing nailer or a screw gun and drywall screws to.