Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Most single-family homes in the St. Petersburg area are completed in 2 to 4 days, depending on home size, accessibility, and the scope of fascia repairs needed under existing wraps. Two-story homes with deep eaves and intricate gable lines take longer than single-story ranches. We give you a precise timeline at the in-home estimate, after we walk the roofline and inspect for hidden rot. Afternoon thunderstorms during summer months can delay individual install days by an hour or two, but we plan around the forecast and rarely lose a full day to weather. We never abandon a job mid-project, and our crews work full days so we're in and out cleanly.

Yes. We don't wrap over rot. Any compromised fascia board, sub-fascia, or rafter tail gets fully replaced with new pressure-treated lumber before aluminum goes up. We document everything we find with photos, walk you through the conditions in person, and adjust scope only if the inspection reveals damage that wasn't visible from the ground at estimate time. This is the difference between a 5-year wrap and a 25-year wrap.

Vented soffit has visible perforations or slots punched through the panel face to let attic air flow in and out. Hidden vent soffit conceals continuous airflow channels within the panel profile, so you get the same attic ventilation while presenting a clean, unbroken surface from the ground. Both meet Florida code for net free ventilation area, and both perform identically once installed. The difference is purely visual.

Hidden vent is the premium choice for homes where the eaveline is part of the design: traditional architecture with deep overhangs, modern minimalist exteriors, or upscale St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Old Northeast and Snell Isle. Vented soffit is the right call when you want a more traditional look or when you're matching existing soffit on a partial replacement. Both products come in aluminum, both accept factory finishes that hold up to Gulf-coast salt air and UV, and both install in similar time. We walk you through samples in person before you commit so you can see exactly how each looks under your eave.

Aluminum, by a wide margin. Vinyl becomes brittle under sustained Florida UV exposure, warps in summer attic heat, and cracks during wind-driven storm events. Aluminum holds its shape, accepts factory finishes that resist fading and chalking, and stands up to coastal salt air. Vinyl is cheaper upfront, but in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay climate it typically needs replacement in 8 to 12 years where aluminum lasts 25 plus. We install aluminum almost exclusively.

Soffit and fascia work falls under exterior remodeling. The right contractor is one who specializes in exterior cladding systems, not a general handyman, a roofer adding it as a sideline, or a door-to-door storm chaser who appears after every Pinellas County hurricane.

Look for four things: Mastic certification or another manufacturer-premier installer credential, a Florida licensed exterior contractor with a verifiable license number you can look up on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation site, current proof of liability and workers compensation insurance, and a portfolio of completed local jobs you can drive past and inspect. LG Exteriors meets all four, holds active Mastic certification, works exclusively on exteriors, and serves St. Petersburg and the surrounding Bay area year-round. We're happy to give you references in your neighborhood at the in-home estimate.

The two issues we see most are moisture damage and pest intrusion. Moisture problems start with peeling paint and end with rotted wood, sagging panels, and active mold inside the attic. Pest problems happen when gaps open at the eaveline and squirrels, rats, or wasps move into the soffit cavity. Both are usually caused by an old, deteriorated wood fascia that should have been wrapped years earlier. Aluminum wrapping over sound substrate prevents both.

We come to your home and walk every linear foot of roofline. We measure eave depth, count gables and corner returns, inspect existing wood condition with a probe, photograph any damage, and note attic ventilation requirements. From that walk we produce a written quote that lists labor, aluminum coil quantity, accessory trim, and the estimated wood replacement allowance. The estimate is free, takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and stays valid for 60 days.

If the damage was caused by a covered event such as windstorm, hurricane, fallen tree, or sudden water intrusion, there's a strong case for an insurance claim. Routine wear and aged paint failure are not covered. We work directly with adjusters, document conditions thoroughly with photos, and supplement claims when scope is missed in the initial estimate. We've helped St. Petersburg homeowners recover full replacement value on storm-damaged eavelines many times.

Before you call your adjuster, take wide and close-up photos of every damaged area from multiple angles, note the date the damage occurred (or the storm event that caused it), and gather any prior inspection reports or maintenance receipts. The cleaner your documentation, the faster the claim moves and the less likely it is that the adjuster will miss damage that should be covered. We can also do a complimentary pre-claim inspection to identify everything before you file.

A 2,000 square foot St. Petersburg home with average eave detail typically takes 12 to 18 gallons of body paint plus 3 to 5 gallons for trim and fascia, depending on substrate porosity and color change. Stucco and rough cedar absorb significantly more than smooth aluminum or fiber cement. We always pressure wash, repair, prime as needed, and apply two finish coats for full coverage and warranty eligibility.