On Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:43:30 -0700 (PDT), ls02 wrote:

On Sep 14, 10:56*am, "
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On Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:23:45 -0700 (PDT), ls02 wrote:
I need to wrap soffit and fascia on my new addition. What material,
aluminum or vinyl looks best, easier to install for an average
homeowner?

Aluminum, if you can afford it. *Vinyl-clad aluminum, if you're feeling rich.
;-)

Vinyl can sag and can look terrible. *Aluminum is almost as easy to work with.
A circular saw (I used a RAS) with a plywood blade in backwards (AND HEARING
PROTECTION) cuts it very easily. *It goes up easily and looks great. Soffits
and Facia are a piece of cake.

Thanks everyone. I never heard of Vinyl-clad aluminum. How is it
better than plain aluminum? I also though you cut aluminum coil with
metal snipers.

It is just that. It's aluminum with a vinyl coating. It has the best
qualities of both. No need to use coil stock for what you're doing.

I have two questions:

1. How to bend aluminum? I don't have any specialized equipment.

For soffits and fascia you don't need to bend anything. Well, *maybe* the end
caps, but I had them done at the roofing supply place where I bought the
siding.

2. How to patch aluminum seams to look good? Should I use caulk?

No. You don't seal them at all. It's gotta be able to move.