Eclipsa Eaves Lining - FAQs

Can I get matching paint from my hardware or paint store for the Eclipsa Eaves Lining?
Answer: There are two ways to match the paint --Many hardware stores and paint outlets can use sophisticated colour matching equipment and supply a paint according to those results -Ask for Dulux X10 - Low Sheen “Natural White”. Please note that once installed, the painted surface on your eave lining will “weather” like all other painted surfaces and as such there may be some slight colour and sheen differences between newly painted surfaces and “weathered” surfaces.
Can I paint over the paint on the Eclipsa Eaves Lining?
Answer: Yes, make sure you choose a reputable manufacturer of exterior grade paint and follow their directions for surface preparation and painting. Use only quality exterior grade paints and maintain the painted surfaces in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.
Does an eave (or soffit) help with energy efficiency?
Answer: Energy efficiency is affected by a number of factors - the location and orientation of the house, the climate, the design, the size and number of windows – as a result energy efficiency needs to be calculated on a case by case basis – talk with your builder/architect to obtain more information about your dwelling.
Does JH supply colour matched paint for the Eclipsa Eaves Lining?
Answer: Yes, but only in a very small touch up bottle (like a liquid paper bottle) for very minor repairs.
What does an eave (or soffit) do?
Answer: Eaves provide shading to walls and windows and also throw rain water clear of walls and windows immediately below, thus reducing the likelihood of water penetration – they operate in much the same way as an umbrella provides shade and protection from rain to your upper body.
What is an eave (or soffit)?
Answer: Eaves are the lower part of a pitched roof or edge of a flat roof projecting beyond the wall face, usually finished of with fascia/gutter and eaves sheeting.
What is the basic difference between the Eclipsa Eaves Lining system and a normal eave (or soffit) lining system?
Answer: Eclipsa Eaves Lining are prepainted, and are supplied with accessories to reduce the need for additional trades, and as a result saves time.

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