A soffit is technically the underside of any architectural component such as a staircase, archway or ceiling. In today's world however it is really only used to describe the underside of a roof overhang. The word itself comes from "sotto" the Italian word for under and "figgere" the Italian word for "to fix". Soffits today include vents for good air circulation in the roof of the home to prevent damp. If you have never known or never noticed a soffit before you should head outside and stand unde...
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