Metal Soffit Panels| How They Benefit MS Businesses

For some Mississippi business owners, cutting costs while maintaining quality is not only beneficial but necessary. An efficient property not only saves time and hassle for business owners, but it can provide them with long-term savings. 

One small (but valuable) way business owners can improve their property’s efficiency and save on expenses is by using metal soffit panels. Let’s take a deep dive into metal soffit panels and see how they could potentially save you money. Before we get into the specifics of metal soffits, let’s take a look at soffits themselves. 

What Is a Soffit Panel?

Soffit panels are the finishing pieces that line the underside of the roof, residing just below the fascia. Soffits can be made from wood, metal, PVC, vinyl and even fiber cement. While each type of material has its own benefits and drawbacks, metal is particularly useful for commercial buildings.

Why Are Soffits Important?

Soffit panels are pierced with tiny holes, which help to ventilate your roof’s structure. Essentially, they keep cool air in while pushing hot air out. This is especially important in states like Mississippi, where humidity is prevalent.

By lowering the humidity in your roof structure or attic, your building’s HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard. The more efficient your HVAC system is, the less you’ll have to spend on monthly utility bills. By lowering the humidity, your roof is also less likely to have mold and mildew growth. 

Additionally, soffits cover the rafters, which provides the overhang with a polished look. They also provide structural support by connecting the edge of the roof to the outside walls of a home. Soffits not only protect the underside from the elements, but they prevent birds and rodents from nesting in the roof structure.

Benefits of Metal Soffit Panels

#1 Durability

• Designed for weather in mind: Metal soffits are designed to withstand tough weather conditions. This is particularly helpful for businesses in Mississippi, who are more likely to encounter wind and rain during hurricane season.
• Resistant to fire:  Metal soffits are made from aluminum, steel and copper. All three metals have high melting points and are considered non-combustible.  
• Don’t chip or warp over time: Unlike wood or vinyl soffits, metal ones won’t chip or warp, which makes them last longer.
• Resistant to rust: Metal soffits made from aluminum or copper do not rust. (Steel is the only exception.)
• Less likely to have infestations: Insects are less likely to nest in metal soffit panels. Whereas, they can feed off wood soffit panels, leading to infestations near the roof structure. 

#2: Low maintenance

• Easy to clean: Metal soffits are very easy to clean. They only require a mild detergent, water and a soft brush scrubber.
• Don’t require protective coatings: Metal panels don’t require protective coatings like wood panels, making them easier to maintain (with the exception of steel.)

#3: Aesthetically appealing

• Easy to customize: Metal soffits can be made in a wide variety of colors and styles. Additionally, metal soffits can be made to mimic the appearance of other materials. This is beneficial for businesses that want to keep a uniform aesthetic. 
• Provides a finished look: Metal soffits provide a polished look, covering up exposed parts of the roof’s structure. 
• Fits with modern aesthetics: The sleek design of metal soffit panels matches the aesthetic aspects of most modern buildings.

Benefits of Metal Soffit Panels

While there are many upsides to metal soffit panels, there are some downsides as well. Metal soffit panels tend to cost more than wood or vinyl panels. Metal soffit panels are susceptible to fading, dents and eventually, corrosion. Steel soffit panels also require more maintenance than copper and aluminum soffits.

Looking for Roofing Experts? Give Norman Roofing a Call!

Looking to install metal soffit panels for your commercial or industrial property? We can help! Located in Meridian, we’ve been serving communities across Mississippi and Alabama for 48 years. 

We not only perform soffits installations, but we also perform roof installations and offer emergency roofing services. For more information, give us a call at 601-483-4079. To learn more about our roofing options, visit our website by clicking the link here.