Aluminum Soffit
You may not realize it, but soffit plays an important role in the structural integrity of your home.
Properly installed soffit provides essential ventilation and air circulation to reduce excess moisture that can cause rotting and decay of the roof’s structure. It promotes directional air movement through the eaves and rafters of your home, helping it to stay in great shape both inside and out.
Learn more about the benefits of soffit by reading our blog, “3 Benefits of Aluminum Soffit and Fascia“.
Product Features
A Variety of Profiles
Featuring a unique V-design for extra strength and rigidity, Gentek soffit is available in your choice of vented or plain style panels that lock together easily for a fast, professional finish.
16″ 2-Panel Soffit
This popular profile is available in both vented and plain, as well as our standard and heavy gauge options. The fully vented panel offers 4.02 sq. inches of ventilation per lineal foot.
16″ 4-Panel Soffit
This popular profile is available in both vented and plain, as well as our standard and heavy gauge options. The fully vented panel offers 4.02 sq. inches of ventilation per lineal foot.
18″ 3-Panel Soffit
This profile is available in both vented and plain in our heavy gauge. The fully vented panel has 5.46 sq. inches of ventilation per lineal foot.
Easy Colour-Match System
Our Color Clear Through® system makes it easy to find the perfect color match for your exterior design. This special collection of colors ensures that all Gentek products – siding, soffit, fascia, trim, and rainware – will beautifully match throughout our vinyl, aluminum and steel product lines.
Easy to Maintain
Replacing your existing soffit and fascia with a Gentek aluminum system is a smart investment. Designed with easy upkeep in mind, the high-performance finish won’t blister, flake or peel, and the aluminum construction won’t split, warp or rot from exposure to moisture, so you can forget about the maintenance or repair associated with wood products. Installation is a one-time job – once it’s complete you will never have to think about it again!
Warranty Protection
Gentek aluminum siding and soffit products are backed by a 40 year limited warranty; see printed warranty for details.
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ALUMINUM ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
ALUMINUM METAL PROPERTIES:
Alloy or equivalent …………………………………………AA3000
Specific Gravity ……………………………………………2.72
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) …………………………………10,000
Melting Range (°F) …………………………………………175-1210
COATING PROPERTIES: Gentek aluminum products are manufactured with AA3000 series alloy (or equivalent). Both sides of the aluminum are cleaned with a specially formulated cleaner. The cleaned aluminum is then treated with an acid solution containing chrome to enhance corrosion resistance and coating adhesion.
Plastisol (Poly) Topcoat: The topside of the pretreated aluminum is coated with a thermoset polyester polymer which is dried and cured at about 450 ºF., forming a hard but flexible and weatherable coating. Total coating thickness is approximately 18 micrometers.
Plastisol (PVC) Topcoat: This highly weatherable, flexible, chemical-resistant thermoplastic polymer is melted and fused on the aluminum metal at temperatures of 390°F. The coating is applied either with a striated pattern or smooth finish having an average film thickness of 3.0 mils.
Fluoropolymer (PVDF2): This thermoplastic polymer has excellent chemical and fade resistance. The coating is applied at 0.9 mil. The system is cured at a minimum temperature of 475°F. This polymer system conforms to the high industry standards of Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000®. The main criteria for these standards is that the paint formulation must contain a minimum of 70% PVDF2. Many fluoropolymer coatings on the market do not meet the high quality and performance standards required by Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000 specifications.
WEATHERING AND TESTING: Gentek products are tested for superior adhesion and forming properties. Gentek’s stringent colour specifications allow batch to batch mixing of product. Product testing includes colour, film thickness, gloss, hot water/ impact test, freezer/impact test, salt spray, humidity testing (1000 hours) and outdoor exposure (2 years).
COMPLIANCE: All Gentek soffits comply with CAN/CGSB-93.2-M91. In addition, the aluminum alloys used meet the ULC Standard CAN4-S114-M80, defining the noncombustibility of aluminum alloys.
WARRANTY: 40 Year Limited Warranty. Warranty is transferable.
CONTACT WITH DISSIMILAR MATERIALS AND CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS:
Direct contact of aluminum products with certain dissimilar materials, or contact with water runoff from dissimilar materials, is likely to result in corrosion. Accordingly, care should be taken during installation to avoid such contact of aluminum with dissimilar materials, including: dissimilar metals (copper, zinc, steel, etc.), concrete, stucco, asbestos siding, pressure
treated/pretreated lumber, masonry, corrosive non-metallic materials, and roofing materials or roofing systems containing metallic granules or st or other corrosive environments may result in corrosion of the product.
NOMINAL GAUGES (mm):
Product Gauge
16″ Soffit – 2 Panel …………………………………………………………………0.29 & 0.38
16″ Soffit – 4 Panel …………………………………………………………………0.29 & 0.38
18″ Soffit – 3 Panel ……………………………………………………………….. 0.33
SOFFIT VENTILATION AREA:
Gentek soffit is available in a variety of profiles. Vented panels are designed to allow air circulation into the attic areas to aid in the reduction of excessive heat build-up and water vapour condensation. Gentek soffit conforms to CCMC 12860-L.
PROFILE ……………………PER LINEAR FOOT………………….. PER PANEL
16″ – 2 panel…………………4.02 sq in (26.0 cm2)……………….. 48.8 sq in (314 cm2)
16″ – 4 panel ………………..4.12 sq in (26.6 cm2)………………… 66.6 sq in (429.7 cm2)
18″ – 3 panel ………………..5.46 sq in (32.2 cm2)………………….78.5 sq in (506.5 cm2)
VENTILATION: Fully vented
Classic Colours
Designer Colours
Products and colors may be slightly different from their appearance on this site due to a variance in monitor calibrations. Make final color selections using actual product samples. Not all products are offered in all colors and in all markets; see your sales representative for details. All specifications and designs subject to change without notice.