All you need to know about fascia
Fascia is an essential component that most of our homes have, yet many people are unsure what it actually is or its purpose. We delve right into providing you an overview of everything you need to know about Fascia.
What is fascia?
Fascia is a crucial component in the structure of a property and roofing system. Fascia is the board around the top of homes between the roof and the house and is typically the part of the roof which the gutter is attached to and helps to keep the gutter secured in place. Soffit often goes hand in hand with Fascia, Soffit being the underpart connected to the...
Fascia is an essential component that most of our homes have, yet many people are unsure what it actually is or its purpose. We delve right into providing you an overview of everything you need to know about Fascia.
What is fascia?
Fascia is a crucial component in the structure of a property and roofing system. Fascia is the board around the top of homes between the roof and the house and is typically the part of the roof which the gutter is attached to and helps to keep the gutter secured in place. Soffit often goes hand in hand with Fascia, Soffit being the underpart connected to the Fascia board and the house, to create a secure covering for roof joists running along the roof of the house. Fascia can be produced in a range of materials from aluminium to wood, however at Freefoam our Fascia is made from PVC-UE material. PVC Fascia is a great option as it is made to be low maintenance and long lasting. PVC boards are more durable and stand the test of time better than other materials that can be used as Fascia. In fact Freefoam offer an incredible 50 year guarantee on white PVC fascia when fitted by a Freefoam Registered Installer alongside the Freefoam gutter system.
What is it used for?
The main purpose of fascia board is to close off your roof cavity to prevent a multitude of factors from causing problems to your house. They act as a vertical barrier between the outside elements and the edge of your wood roof rafters by acting as a cover to protect the rough ends of timber rafters that support the roof of your house Fascia plays an important role in keeping water from leaking into the roof space, but is also crucial for ensuring pests such as birds and bees cannot get into the roof cavity and make home, which may cause problems to the structure. Whilst Fascia is a necessity that is used as standard building practice, it can also be used as part of a home improvement scheme to change the aesthetic appeal of a house. Different colours and designs of fascia boards are available to create a distinctive roofline giving your home an instant makeover.
Types of Fascia
Our PVC Fascia comes in a range of styles and colours to ensure we provide options to suit a variety of houses, enabling homeowners to create a sleek and professional finish to their home. We offer five styles which are our Square Leg, Ogee, Bullnose, Square Edge and Flat. , We also offer Decorative Fascia which features scalloped mouldings to help create an attractive look and add a little bit of traditional charm to your home. We can provide our Fascia in a range of colours, from White, Black and Brown, to Pale Gold, Sable, and three stunning shades of grey; Storm Grey, Dark Grey and Anthracite Grey.
If you are in need of a Fascia and Soffit upgrade, whether you are looking for a long lasting option or wish to add a decorative feature to your roof area, get in touch by giving us a call on 0800 002 9903 or send us an email at [email protected]
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