Many people tend to shy away from wood fascias and soffit simply because it is not as durable as the aluminum and vinyl ones sold in the market today. They tend to chip off or the wooden material tends to rot if they get soaked in rain for days. Sometimes, they can also be a breeding ground for termites.

However, natural wood & wood effect fascias and soffits can make the exterior of your home look elegant and charming. These are great compared to aluminum fascias and soffits, which do not really blend well with the exterior of a house unless of course it looks very modern on the outside.

If your main concern is the external wear and tear that the soffit might be exposed to, you can solve that by coloring or painting it. There are also pre painted soffits and fascias available so you will not have to do a lot of work. Then there are the plastic or UPVC types which do not need this kind of care at all.

What is great about having colors on soffit natural wood grain is that it can accentuate the house. It instantly adds brightness to a room. It is like painting the ceiling but only in the external part of your house. In addition to that, it provides protection to the wood. The colored coating makes the wood waterproof. It prevents it from turning musty or moldy. It also protects it from the sun and other harsh external elements.

This project is quite small and should not a lot of money. If you want to give the exterior of your home a little oomph, you can always have the soffits colored. No need to spend a lot of money on expensive roof renovations or similar projects.

Choosing the right color is also fun and exciting. You can be bold and find a color that is in contrast to the exterior color of your home. If not, you can match it with the accents of the windows, doors or sides of your home. Talk to an expert about the right color that you can pick for you home. Decide which particular shade is more ideal for the natural wood grain that you have used as your soffits and fascias.

How To Find Colored Soffits

If this is your first time incorporating colored soffits in your home, you might feel inadequate about choosing the right color. The safest color would be the same color you have used for your gutters, siding, window trim or even your fascia boards. Complementing the accents of these parts of the house can make the exterior of your home look well designed. You can also match the same color for your soffits with that of your color siding and opt for a different color for your gutters and fascia. A complete contrast of colors can draw attention to the lines of your home so the exterior design will look more defined.

Many people also consider the benefits of staining. If you have used high quality wood for the soffit board, you might feel bad about hiding the natural lines and curves of the wood with paint. A sound option would be to stain it. You can still keep the grainy texture of the wood but still make the wood pop out. The only downside to this is that it does not match with the rest of your color scheme unless you are really going for the natural wood look.

When painting, it is important to take into account the amount of lighting the soffits will get. Because of the UV rays it is exposed to on a daily basis, the color will fade away fast. You might want to opt for something darker.

There are many benefits of adding color to your soffit . I highly recommend this project as it really boosts the all over elegance of a house. If you think the soffit board is not noticeable, think again. Many people actually appreciate a home with every nook and cranny properly painted and designed. You can make your home a lot more pleasing to your guests this way if you have inviting fascia boards colors too.

Article originally published at Source by Chris Coxon