Metal soffit and fascia panels for commercial buildings.
Canopy, overhang and walkway soffits, fascias and wing panels in metal or composite panel, bid with the wall and roof so the edges are built by one crew.
What we bid
The underside people see first.
Soffits are the first thing people see walking into a building, and the part of the envelope that takes wind from below. We bid soffit and fascia with the wall and the roof, so the edges are built by one crew.
- Flush metal soffit panels under canopies, overhangs and covered walkways
- Vented or solid soffit, as the spec calls for
- Composite soffits and canopy undersides — see ACM and MCM panels
- Fascias, canopy edges and wing panels
- J-trim, F-trim and corners that tie the soffit into the wall and fascia, in the panel color
- Cutouts for lights, cameras, speakers and sprinkler heads, laid out with the other trades
Before bid day
Four things to settle on a soffit.
- Wind from below
Wind blowing at a wall pushes up on the soffit above it, and a canopy takes pressure from both sides. Soffit fastening follows the project’s design wind pressures (ASCE 7), not just the panel’s weight.
- Vented or solid
Vented soffit lets an attic or roof cavity breathe; an open canopy usually wants solid panels. The spec should say which, and how much vent area is needed.
- Coordination
Lights, cameras and sprinkler heads all land in the soffit. We lay out the cutouts with the electrician and the fire sprinkler sub before the panels go up.
- Match the walls
Soffit, fascia and wall panels usually share a color and finish. Ordered together, they match.
Specs
What the project manual usually calls it.
Spec sections
| 07 42 93 | Soffit Panels |
|---|---|
| 07 42 13 | Formed Metal Wall Panels (wall panels run as soffit) |
| 07 42 43 | Composite Wall Panels (composite soffits) |
| 07 62 00 | Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim |
Tests and codes you’ll see
| ASCE 7 | Wind loads on components and cladding, soffits included |
|---|---|
| ASTM E1592 / E330 | Wind-load tests for the panels |
Typical references only. We build to your project manual and the manufacturer’s tested assembly; confirm against your Division 07 specs.
Commercial projects
Our commercial work.
We’re documenting our commercial jobs now, and each one goes up only with the GC’s or owner’s OK. Until then, ask us about similar work when you call.
Bidding a project?
Send us the package and we'll get you a number.
- Project name and location
- Drawings, the Division 07 spec sections and any addenda
- Bid due date
- Expected construction schedule
- Your prequalification packet — tell us what paperwork you need
Plan-room links (Procore, BuildingConnected, Dropbox, Google Drive) are fine. Or call (915) 600-7279.
FAQ
Common questions
Don't see yours? Call us — we're happy to talk it through.
Do you install soffit on canopies and covered walkways?
Yes. Canopies, overhangs, drive-throughs and covered walkways, in flush metal panels or composite panel, with the fascia and trim.
Vented or solid soffit?
It depends on what’s above. Vented soffit lets an attic or roof cavity breathe; under an open canopy, solid panels are usual. The architect’s spec should say which, and if it doesn’t, we’ll ask.
More systems
The rest of the envelope.
ACM & MCM panels
Aluminum and metal composite facades, canopies, column covers and accent bands, bid to your 07 42 43 spec.
Metal wall panels
R-panel rolled in El Paso, concealed-fastener and flush panels, insulated panels, liners and re-skins.
Architectural metal roofing
Standing seam and R-panel roofs, with the coping, edge metal and flashing that tie them into the walls.
Bidding a project? Send us the plans.
Plans, specs and the bid date to sales@manifestmetals.com, or call Mon–Fri 7:30–4:00. Se habla español.