Building a house is a long and laborious process. One of the most important stages is the roofing of the roof. Experienced professionals recommend using a special laying method using spotlights. This will ensure high-quality ventilation, which will significantly extend the life of the coating and completely eliminate mold and mildew.
Soffits: general concept
Modern methods used in the construction of buildings can significantly expand the possibilities and radically change traditional approaches. One of the most important solutions is the use of special roofing panels. Soffit is a building material used to sheathe horizontal surfaces. It gives the building not only a complete and aesthetic appearance, but also contributes to good ventilation of the space under the roof. First of all, installing soffits will completely solve the problem of moisture accumulation and, as a result, the problem of dampness and mold.
What are spotlights?
Soffit is a building panel that is attached to any horizontal surface. It is made of aluminum, plastic, copper. In order for this material to have a beautiful appearance, it is coated with a special polymer composition. For aesthetics and reliability of fastening, locks are installed on the panels for connection. With the help of them you can create a solid canvas. It is worth noting that the lock connections greatly facilitate the installation process.
Soffit is "ceiling" in Italian. According to the functions performed, it can be compared with lining or siding. However, such panels have one significant advantage - a perforated surface. It is she who allows the spotlights to fully "breathe" and does not allow excessive moisture to accumulate.
Interior spotlights
This material has several differences. First of all, there are panels that are designed only for interior or for exterior work. Depending on the fact that the humidity in the room is practically normalized, ceiling spotlights can be purchased without perforation. This option is ideal for almost any room. However, you need to pay attention to the bathroom and kitchen. These rooms are quite specific, they accumulate a lot of vapor and moisture, so you can use special models with perforations in the center.
Appointment of spotlights
The peculiarity of this material is thatits use is possible both in new buildings and old ones.
Scope of application:
- roof cladding, in particular cornices, ridges, gables, etc.;
- can be used in open areas: verandas, terraces, gazebos;
- ceiling spotlights - the best way to finish indoors;
- ideal for hiding communications;
- copper panels can fully replace mirror surfaces;
- aluminum and other spotlights are widely used in design techniques.
Soffits: material advantages
A completely new building material - soffits for roofing - almost immediately won a leading position. Their success and popularity has increased due to the following benefits:
- Versatility of the material. Used both inside and outside the building.
- Wide range. A variety of colors allows you to run wild imagination.
- Resistant to climatic factors. Unlike wooden prototypes, spotlights easily endure any vagaries of nature, while completely eliminating the reproduction of mold, fungus and other bacteria.
- The strength of the material. Resistant to mechanical damage. They also do not fade, do not react to sudden changes in temperature (the range varies from -60 to +1500С). They retain their original appearance for a long time.
- Sustainability. Soffits do not contain toxic substances.
- Fire safety. This material has a highfire resistance.
- Practical. Due to the good air permeability, the service life of the roof is significantly increased.
- Lightweight panels. Such an indicator is indispensable when facing dilapidated structures, and there is absolutely no need to carry out additional strengthening work.
- Easy installation. Soffits can be installed at any time of the year. The process itself will not take long.
- Easy maintenance. To maintain an aesthetic appearance, simply wipe the panels with a damp cloth and detergent, additional painting and other methods of updating are not required.
- Long service life. Once installed, the spotlights will last at least 30 years.
- Economy. Soffits (the price is much lower than that of wooden skates) allow you to save money invested in building repairs. The cost of soffit panels - from 100 rubles. per square meter or more. The pricing policy is partly influenced by the design, material and size of the canvas.
Using the latest technologies during the construction of a house or its reconstruction will allow you to get a quality result. One of the materials recommended by experienced specialists are soffits. By giving preference to them, you can forget about the problems associated with the repair for a long time.
