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Installing a New Vinyl Soffit


   
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Old 01-29-10, 07:05 AM
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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.

Thanks,
Joe
 
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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.

180 seconds later....................................
 
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Old 01-30-10, 01:31 PM
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Thanks guys. Can these be gotten at the big box stores?
 
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Old 01-30-10, 01:39 PM
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I would think so... they have them at our local Menards so I'm sure they are at Lowes and HD. If not, there's always the internets! LOL
 
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