Fascia Installation
The roof is one of the most important parts of a house. Not only it saves you from the outside climate, but a well-designed roof also gives a proper look to your home.
However, a lot is required to construct a proper roof that is aesthetic and strong. One of its most important components is the fascia.
Understandably, you have never heard of it. Ask any civil engineer or a person in the construction business, these are extremely important and so is their installation.
What Is a Fascia Board?
A fascia board is a board that is installed at the edges of the roof, which is best known for its role in supporting the gutters. In simple words, the fascia board supports the roof end at the edge. Quite similar to it is the soffit which also supports the roof ends, but from below the roof.
Types of Fascia Boards
Depending on your budget, the quality, and the requirement, you can get several different types of fascia boards. Several of them are:
Vinyl Fascia: As the name suggests, this is made of vinyl materials, like PVC. These are light, durable, and water-resistant. If they get discolored, you can just paint them to restore the aesthetic look. The best thing about these boards is they don’t rot and are rust-proof. Also, unlike wood fascia, you don’t need to worry about termites ruining the vinyl one.
Wooden Fascia: It is quite strong and water-resistant. Painting on it will increase its resilience to a certain extent.
Aluminum Fascia: It has the advantage of aluminum’s lightness and strength. Since it is a metal, it has an aesthetic lustrous look to it as well.
Composite Fascia: Composites are used in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, and many more. It is not only extremely lightweight but very strong as well. Plus, it also has an aesthetic look to it.
Installing Fascia Boards
Installing these boards is an art in itself. There are several ways to install these boards on the roof edges, depending on the purpose they have to serve and the type of the roof.
The first necessary thing to take care of while installing a fascia board is to cut the boards properly. The dimensions of the board to be attached should be correct. The boards have to be joined perfectly at the corners of the roof. Hence, they should be cut at nearly 45 degrees where they need to be joined. If they are not joined properly, water might leak into your roof.
The second thing to take care of is to put on fasteners properly. Always choose those fasteners that can properly hold the weight of the fascia boards. If gutters are also supported by the fascia, then big fasteners need to be used.
Use fasteners in regular intervals of length and not too far from each other. One such benchmark is given for a gutter and fascia system. In such a case, 2 to 3 fasteners should be used for every 16 inches of length.
These are some of the things to keep in mind while installing the fascia board. Give Soffit Fascia Repair a call now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different materials of fascia boards?
Different materials used to manufacture fascia boards are wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composites.
What are fascia boards used for?
They prevent leakage into the roof and also support the gutter systems of the roof.
What type of fasteners should be used to fasten the fascia supporting the roof gutters?
For such cases, number 8 nails should be used. These are big and strong enough to hold the weight of the structure.
Does fascia help the roof look aesthetically good?
Not only are they used to prevent leakage into the roof and support the gutter structures, but they can also be used for aesthetic purposes.