Installing a New Vinyl Soffit

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01-29-10, 07:05 AM

J and M

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Installing a New Vinyl Soffit

I'm replacing wood soffit and fascia board with vinyl soffit and PVC fascia (trim) board on a brick home.
My question is this-
What is the best way to attach the soffit material to both the house side and fascia side.

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Joe

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01-29-10, 09:54 AM

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Soffit Installation

I used lath screws which I think is easier than nails but more costly. The head size is about the same as a roofing nail.

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01-29-10, 04:31 PM

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Not familiar with a lathe screw, but if you don't like using roofing nails, stainless steel truss head screws work well.

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01-30-10, 12:01 PM

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Lath Screw

Same screw, different name.

I like using screws overhead rather than trying to drive nails upside down.

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