Soffit box help

[Ksem89]

Hey Guys,

I am continuing to make progress on the garage and am to the point where I need to build the soffit boxes so I can install soffit and fascia.

I plan on using J channel, but I cam confused on how to do the box.

I think I am way overthinking it, but I cannot figure out how to box this in.

Any tips were be appreciated!

Thanks guys.

 

[Ksem89]

Would something like this work? Just scrap pieces, the bottom piece will span all the way across garage. I would have to rip a piece to make it the correct width.

 

[mitusa]

What are you using on the exterior walls???

 

[matt_i]

What you picture seems simple enough. Because its not all in the same plane I'd recommend a "Z" flashing or a double-L that eventually sits on top of the tyvek barrier instead of a single "L" shape. Otherwise the 2x4 is going to be a rot problem somewhere. Then you can put the J-channel on top of the Z/double-L and side across. The bottom channel should have a lot of drain slots punched into it...


(I assume vinyl siding)

 

[Ksem89]

Yes Sorry vinyl siding.

I am trying to picture what you are talking about, I know its hard though just words! I know what the Z flashing is, but Im not sure where you say I should put it.

Are you saying what I pictured will work? And that if I were to continue the 2x4 all across the front of the garage, I put the z flashing over that, and the flat lip lands on the wrap?

And then for across the gable over the garage, I put J channel across, with drain holes, rather than a starter strip?

Sorry if Im waaay off, thanks for the help.

k

 

[spudley]

You plan should work. It's a little odd that you overhung the piece above the garage door but it should be fine. Are you going to use horizontal siding on the section above the doors?

 

[Ksem89]

You plan should work. It's a little odd that you overhung the piece above the garage door but it should be fine. Are you going to use horizontal siding on the section above the doors?

What piece are you talking about over hung? Are you talking how the gable overhangs the front, thats just how the garage was, I am trying to redo this old pile.

Let me know what you are talking about, maybe I can fix it?

And yes, I was planning on doing horizontal on the gable ends as well.

thanks

k