Soffit Boards
Complete your roofline with PVCu soffit boards at Wickes. Made for quick, straightforward installation, our range of utility boards, hollow soffit panels, and reveal liners provide a tidy finish to protect your eaves from the weather. Designed for long-term durability with minimal maintenance, they're the ideal low-upkeep replacement for tired timber soffits.
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Made for both DIYers and trade professionals, our soffit boards make fabrication faster, smoother and more precise. Designed with weather resistance in mind, these boards resist rotting, cracking, and warping, with most backed by a 20-year guarantee for added peace of mind.
Our collection includes utility boards, soffit reveal liners, and lightweight hollow soffit panels in colourways including grey and white. To ensure a professional finish, pair your panels with colour matched joint trims.
Don't forget to browse our soffit vents and fixings to maintain proper loft ventilation, encourage continuous airflow, and prevent harmful moisture buildup.
FAQs
What are soffit boards?
Soffit boards are the underside cladding board installed beneath your roof's overhang. Soffits hide exposed rafter ends, keep birds and insects out of your loft, and when paired with soffit vents, help circulate fresh air into your roof space.
How do you fit soffit boards?
Follow these steps when fitting your soffit board:
- First, ensure the rafter ends and structural timber supports are in good condition.
- Measure the width of your eaves gap and trim the soffit board to size using a fine-toothed saw.
- Push the back edge into a utility trim against the wall, then nail the board directly into the timber soffit frame using soffit fixing pins.
- Leave a small gap at joints to allow for thermal expansion, capping the joints with a joint trim.
Can you use hollow soffit board for cladding?
Yes, PVCu hollow soffit boards are often used for vertical cladding such as for shed exteriors, garage ceilings and utility room walls. Their hollow multi-wall construction makes them lightweight, waterproof, and easy to clip together using standard tongue-and-groove joints.
Types of soffit boards for exterior
The main types include hollow soffit boards, which are designed for wide eave spans, soffit reveal liners that are used for narrower eaves, and vented soffit boards which promote airflow.