Fascia & Soffit Installation, Repair & Wood Rot Repair

Fascia is the vertical board mounted along the edge of your roofline where gutters attach. It seals the gap between the roof edge and the exterior wall, protecting rafters from weather. Soffit is the horizontal panel that covers the underside of your roof overhang (the eave). Vented soffits are critical for attic airflow, drawing cool air into the attic while ridge vents exhaust hot, moist air out the top.

Common warning signs include peeling or bubbling paint, visible wood rot or soft spots, sagging or warped boards, pest entry holes (birds, squirrels, wasps), water stains on the underside of eaves, and blocked or damaged soffit vents. If your gutters are pulling away from the house, the fascia behind them is likely rotting. We recommend an annual visual inspection, especially after winter in Fort Wayne.

Wood rot on fascia is caused by prolonged moisture exposure. In Fort Wayne, the most common culprits are clogged or overflowing gutters (water backs up against the fascia), ice dams during winter (ice forces water behind the fascia), and improperly flashed drip edges. Once the paint seal breaks, bare wood absorbs moisture and rot spreads quickly, often behind the gutter where you can't see it until it's advanced.

Aluminum fascia wrapping (also called fascia capping or aluminum cladding) involves covering existing wood fascia boards with custom-bent aluminum coil stock. This permanently protects the wood from moisture, eliminates the need for painting, and provides a clean, low-maintenance finish. We custom-bend aluminum on-site to fit your exact roofline dimensions and it's available in colors to match your home.

If wood rot is limited to a small area (a few feet) and the surrounding wood is structurally sound, a targeted repair is usually sufficient and more cost-effective. However, if rot has spread across multiple boards, if the soffit panels are warped or crumbling, or if there are underlying ventilation problems, full replacement is the better investment. We inspect and recommend the most cost-effective solution for your specific situation.

Blocked or insufficient soffit ventilation traps heat and moisture in your attic. In summer, trapped heat can exceed 150°F, baking your shingles from underneath and driving up cooling costs. In winter, warm attic air melts snow on the roof, which refreezes at the eaves and creates ice dams. Over time, poor ventilation leads to mold growth, premature shingle failure, and structural damage to roof decking. Fixing soffit ventilation is one of the most impactful repairs you can make.

We install aluminum, vinyl, and wood fascia and soffit systems. Aluminum is the most popular choice in Fort Wayne because it resists rot, handles freeze-thaw cycles well, and never needs painting. Vinyl is a budget-friendly option that's lightweight and low-maintenance. Wood provides a traditional look but requires regular painting and is more susceptible to rot. We help you choose the right material based on your home's style, budget, and maintenance preferences.

Yes. We frequently replace fascia and soffit as part of larger roofing or siding projects. In fact, it's the ideal time to address these components because the gutters are already removed and the roofline is fully accessible. Bundling fascia and soffit with a roof or siding replacement saves on labor costs and ensures everything is properly integrated and sealed.