Below see the stains on the aluminum wrapped fascia board confirming that a lot of water is being sent behind rather than into the gutter on this roof.
External board hanging below roof.
Got ourselves a kinda r 35 roof assembly when you factor in the thermal bridging.
Its purpose is to cover the ends of the roof rafters and because that s where water drains off the roof the gutters are often attached to it.
Set the angle of the circular saw blade to match the slope of your roof and run the saw along the top edge of each fascia board.
I felt pretty clever.
Also known as a fascia.
Roof edge or eaves edge all the boards running along the edge of the roof or eaves.
The fascia board has to be resistant to moisture and rot or it won t last long.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
Water will blow in there and rot the timber facia.
The best way to prevent costly roof repairs is to get a professional inspection.
If the run is long you may need flashing to cover the exposed part of the facia.
Fascia boards soffit material frieze boards molds and rafter tails are all components of an assembly that forms the eave of a wood frame house.
Often holds the gutters.
Installed new shingles over a fully adhered membrane and the house looked pretty darn good photograph 3.
Making the tops of your fascia boards the same angle as the roof allows you to easily place roofing material over them without creating bumps or ridges.
As you can see keeping your soffit and fascia in good shape is important.
Photograph 1 above left.
Flashing will start from underneath the roof and bend down and overlap the back of the gutter.
In 1995 that seemed pretty good.
If you think there are any issues with your roof get the help of noble roofing right away.
Get a roof inspection to make sure your soffit and fascia boards are in good shape.
The attic must be ventilated to protect the roofing system against excessive heat in summer and warm moist air generated by the house in winter.
Fascia boards are installed onto rafter ends or tails as part of the exterior trim after a house is completely framed.
Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof.
A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall.
The space under the roof.
Original roof uninsulated rafter framing with board roof.
Wood fascia is easy to install though there are several techniques used to ensure that the fascia goes on straight and true.
Don t assume that the gutter is already sloping to the spout.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
Eave the overhanging area of the roof that extends beyond the house to keep rain water away from the lower part of the home.
Fascia decorative protective horizontal board covering the rafters area below the roof edge.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
