Eaves and Soffits

Featuring the best eaves and soffits in Canada

Eaves and soffits help protect your roof and home from moisture and rot from daily weather conditions. However, the protective properties of eaves and soffits are directly tied to their design and the quality of materials. ArchiPro’s range of eaves and soffits are carefully selected from reputable suppliers across Canada that adhere to these fundamentals, so you’re only considering the best of the very best. They are an important part of a wider range of high quality cladding and facades available on ArchiPro.

Types of eaves and soffits

Roof eaves

Roof eaves project beyond the side of a home or building and consist of soffits and fascia. In Canada, roof eaves are usually made from wood (like cedar), aluminium and PVC.  

Roof soffits

Roof soffits help protect the underside of the eaves and allow for proper ventilation. Roof soffits are usually made from vinyl, wood and aluminium.

Wood eaves and soffits

Wood is one of the most popular materials used to make eaves and soffits in Canada. Common timber choices for eaves and soffits include cedar, pine and spruce.

The advantages of high-quality eaves and soffits

In any construction process in Canada, the importance of high-quality eaves and soffits shouldn’t be underestimated. High-quality eaves and soffits not only increase the external aesthetic value of a building with a smooth and elegant appearance, but they also work effectively at preventing moisture from entering inside, especially from rainwater. Low-quality eaves and soffits are less efficient at retaining these protective values, increasing the possibility of mould growth. High-quality eaves and soffits are also made from premium grade wood or materials, meaning less maintenance will be required, plus there is a decreased chance of shape warping or shrinking in extreme heat.

How to choose eaves and soffits that are right for you

Eaves and soffits can greatly affect the look and colour palette of your home. Some homeowners in Canada love the look of contrasting eaves and soffits since they peek out at the bottom of the roof and offer a pop of colour. Different materials of eaves and soffits can affect the properties. While wood is a classic and striking option for eaves and soffits, aluminium and vinyl are both highly water and rot-resistant—which is a great option if you live in a high humidity area. Also, getting the right soffit size is crucial if you want optimal function, as gaps in between soffits can cause problems with ventilation.

What is the standard size of eaves?

Generally, eave overhangs are slightly longer on commercial buildings than on residential ones. The standard size of eaves in Canada range from 300-600 mm.

How do you calculate eave overhang? 

To calculate eave overhang, you’ll need to employ the help of an expert to draw a scaled cross-section of the building, with the height of walls and windows and width/height of the eave overhang. You’ll need to draw calculated sun angles on the cross section to determine the best eave overhang.

How wide should soffits be?

Generally, builders are used to working with soffit boards that are 10 cm x 20 cm in Canada. The standard width of soffit boards is 40–60 cm, which is important to cover the eaves of a building.

Can you replace soffits without removing the fascia?

No. Fascia and soffits are often overlapping, so care must be taken when replacing soffits without removing the fascia. In most cases, the fascia holds the soffits down, meaning it will likely cause some damage if it’s not removed as well.