How would you fix this fascia and soffit area

For some context. This rotting fascia was used to hang joists for a covered patio. I removed the patio and this is what im left with. Im going to pull out the rotting fascia and put in new fascia board and then gutters. My question is should i put up a 2x12 fascia board and then a 2x6 as a soffit to conceal the old owners mistakes? They literally built new siding (stucco) over old siding (wood siding). If i do this, would there be any concern about potential water being trapped inside the empty cavity of the soffit or should i be cutting out small vents throughout the soffit? submitted by /u/sokraftmatic [link] [comments]

Mar 25, 2025 - 06:40
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How would you fix this fascia and soffit area
How would you fix this fascia and soffit area

For some context. This rotting fascia was used to hang joists for a covered patio. I removed the patio and this is what im left with. Im going to pull out the rotting fascia and put in new fascia board and then gutters.

My question is should i put up a 2x12 fascia board and then a 2x6 as a soffit to conceal the old owners mistakes? They literally built new siding (stucco) over old siding (wood siding). If i do this, would there be any concern about potential water being trapped inside the empty cavity of the soffit or should i be cutting out small vents throughout the soffit?

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