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An external soffit system for a conservatory roof which prevents unwelcome insects or birds from forming nests and provides a more aesthetically appealing appearance of the conservatory. The soffit also provides a platform from which lights or speakers may be mounted. The soffit and supporting struc

An external soffit system for a conservatory roof which prevents unwelcome insects or birds from forming nests and provides a more aesthetically appealing appearance of the conservatory. The soffit also provides a platform from which lights or speakers may be mounted. The soffit and supporting structure also provide added protection to the conservatory roof structure from the elements.

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We claim: 1. A conservatory roof system comprising: a generally horizontal and longitudinal eaves beam; a sloped roof, the sloped roof having a plurality of sloped rafters attached to, and supported by, the eaves beam, and a plurality of sloped conservatory panels positioned between, and supported

We claim: 1. A conservatory roof system comprising: a generally horizontal and longitudinal eaves beam; a sloped roof, the sloped roof having a plurality of sloped rafters attached to, and supported by, the eaves beam, and a plurality of sloped conservatory panels positioned between, and supported by, the rafters, the roof extending exteriorly of the eaves beam whereby an overhang is created, the overhang having an underside portion; a mounting arm contiguously attached to, and supported by, the eaves beam, the mounting arm having an integral vertical external trim plate with an integral horizontal ledge extending perpendicularly and exteriorly therefrom; a plurality of gutter hangers attached to the rafters exteriorly of the eaves beam, the gutter hangers having integral horizontal tabs; a gutter positioned in and supported by the gutter hangers; a generally horizontal vinyl soffit paralleling and running along the length of the eaves beam, the soffit resting upon and being supported by the horizontal ledge of the mounting arm and the horizontal tabs of the gutter hangers; wherein a triangularly shaped hollow is formed under the overhang and wherein the soffit protects the underside portion of the overhang portion of the roof.