Many homeowners may not even know what fascia boards are, let alone know how important they are to the overall health of their home. In this blog post, we will discuss fascia boards and their role in maintaining a home.
What are fascia boards?
Fascia are the trim that covers the boards that run horizontally across your rafter tails. These create a finished look to the eaves area, prevent moisture from getting to the substructure of your roof, and help support your gutters. Source: HomeAdvisor
How to protect fascia boards?
Like any other part of your home, it is important to properly maintain your home’s fascia boards to keep them in good condition. As a homeowner, you need to make sure they are securely attached using galvanized or anti-corrosion nails, paint them as needed depending on the material, and keep your gutters free of debris to avoid clogs, which are the main cause of fascia boards being damaged. The easiest way to maintain them is by wrapping them in metal.
Another way to protect your fascia boards and keep them in good shape is to get a professional roofer to install a metal drip edge if one is not installed in your roof yet. These drip edges help to keep water away from the fascia.
What are common fascia repairs?
It is important that, when your fascia needs repairs, you act on it in a timely manner. Failing to do so can cause water damage to the boards and your house.
If you have the tools and skills needed to maintain the fascias yourself, always use caution when working on a ladder and on the roof. But if not, you can always hire a local siding contractor for the job. Source: Angi
Is replacing fascia boards enough?
Depending on what damaged your fascia board, simply replacing it may not be enough. It is important to ask your roofers to find and fix the underlying problem that caused the fascia damage if there is one. For example, clogged gutters may overflow and expose your fascia to moisture. The new fascia will quickly be damaged unless your roofer also fixes the gutters. Other underlying problems that you and your roofers may need to address include damage from animal infestations, roof leaks, algae on the shingles and more. Source: IKO
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Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
