Fascia & soffits
You can do many things with your Preston home to make it more appealing, but one of the most valuable is installing fascias and soffits. Preston West Riding Roofing has been providing fascias and soffits installation services for decades, which means we know everything there is about them.
We want to provide some information on what they are, why they’re essential for Preston homes, and how we can help with their installation and repair.
What are fascias and soffits?
Fascias and soffits are roof components that are typically installed around the home’s exterior. The fascias (or fascia boards) run horizontally across the house, while soffits (soffit boards or soffe boards), which hang underneath the fascias, provide ventilation for your roof.
Benefits of fascias and soffits
Installing new fascias and soffits will help protect both your roof and other parts of the house. Fascias keep water out by allowing it to drip off onto a gutter system connected with them, allowing you to avoid damage caused by excess moisture ingress into your property.
Fascia boards are also used for installation purposes. They can be nailed or glued to the roof rafters and essentially work as a subframe that holds up your exterior walls.
If you have damaged soffits, you must replace them before they begin causing damage to other areas of your home. And if you’re looking into replacing fascias, this will require replacement boards at least every decade to prevent further water ingress issues from occurring inside the property.
Our range of services around fascias and soffits
Fascias and soffits installation
Installing fascias and soffits is ideal for property owners who don’t mind getting up on their roofs. Fascias and soffits are installed by nailing or glueing boards to the roof rafters, while fascias cover over where your gutters would be attached.
Fascias and soffits replacement
Replacement of these exterior components is necessary if they begin becoming damaged. Luckily, you’ll never need to replace them entirely. Instead, it’s possible to get away with replacing individual sections depending on how badly they’ve been affected by damage from animals like squirrels.
Fascias and soffits repairs
A simple fix that can be done in a few hours would be repairing the fascia boards and soffits. This is especially important for homes with ageing siding materials since they tend to erode over time, resulting in loose or detached fascias and soffits
Velux ® Windows
Velux windows are an excellent choice if you want more natural light inside your home without sacrificing privacy. They allow maximum daylight while also serving as ventilation.
Roof Lanterns
Roof lanterns give your exterior design some flair by providing another way for extra light into your house and letting air circulate through it quickly.
Barge Boards
Bargeboards add character to nearly any home’s facade —they are visible from the exterior and can be painted to match your home’s colour.
Cladding
Cladding is an excellent choice for those who want something other than siding materials. They are durable, protective, and affordable.
Frequently asked questions
What are the signs of bad signs and fascias?
Some common signs that you have faulty or failing fascia boards include cracks in the paint which could mean water damage inside of your house, as well as loose shingles at either end of your roofline. If any amounts of wood rot appear, this means there’s been an issue with moisture infiltration into your exterior wall since they tend to be widespread.
What happens if you don’t repair your soffits and fascias?
If not repaired, it could result in severe damage to other parts of the home, such as a leaky roof or damp interiors, leading to further problems with mould growth. Repairs must be conducted immediately by an experienced contractor who specializes in these types of projects. This will ensure safety for yourself and any occupants within the house.
What are ways to protect the soffits and fascias?
There are many different materials available when choosing siding products, including wood, vinyl, aluminium, fibre cement boards and composites, steel panels or metal sheets, for example. Each material offers a different set of benefits and disadvantages. Still, the most common choice for siding is vinyl which has become more popular than other types because it requires less maintenance, such as painting or staining. Also, there are many styles available to choose from, including vertical panels, horizontal boards or shingles, among others.