Title: Install a soffit.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Installing Exterior Finishes

Installation could include

- cutting the soffit
- installing the soffit with the appropriate fasteners
- joining the soffit tightly, to within +/- 1/16 inch
- ensuring the soffit is straight, to within +/- 1/16 inch
- ensuring minimal splintering on exposed edges of the soffit.

Process/Skill Questions:

- At what point in construction is the soffit installed?
- What factors determine the type of soffit that is installed?

NCCER Carpentry
Adv. Carpentry, Module 27204: Exterior Finish and Trim
Covers the various types of exterior finish materials and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and fiber-cement siding.