Rollexs Sleek New Stealth Soffit Has Hidden Air Vents for Smooth Appearance
Summary
Proper attic ventilation brings greater comfort, while helping protect the house from moisture damage to wood components, excessive heat buildup, and the formation of ice dams.The recessed air holes, invisible to observers, are also virtually immune to penetration by wind-driven rain or snow.“Stealth” soffit’s deep-groove design and aluminum thickness combine to make a rigid, non-sagging panel that’s also flexible enough for convenient handling and installation, Rollex says.“Stealth” is available in 39 colors, including the seven most popular colors used by the world’s leading manufacturer of fiber cement siding, making it a viable soffit option for fiber-cement sided projects.The exact-match fiber-cement colors are Arctic White, Cobblestone, Khaki Brown, Monterey Taupe, Navajo Beige, Sail Cloth, and Woodstock Brown.Rollex’s ‘Stealth’ soffit is double coated with an Environ® acrylic finish that resists scuffing and fading.Proper attic ventilation brings greater comfort, while helping protect the house from moisture damage to wood components, excessive heat buildup, and the formation of ice dams.Rollex cites the following advantages of aluminum soffit versus other materials:• Aluminum soffit is considerably lighter in weight than fiber cement, making it easier to handle and install in overhead applications.It’s free of the silica dust produced when cutting fiber cement board, a potential respiratory hazard.• Unlike vinyl soffit, aluminum won’t sag or become brittle.