Replacing Fascia Boards

Fascia boards are an extremely important part of your roof. They work with the roofing materials and guttering to ensure that the weather is kept from damaging your building. They are also semi-structural, which means that they provide important support to the materials of your roof. Fascia boards usually come in two main types: UPVC and wood.

No matter what type of fascia board material you use, there may be a time when it gets damaged for one reason or another. The fascia is the board that is nailed to the rafters by the gutter, and if water overflows from the gutters then this may damage your fascia. If your fascia does get damaged then you may experience further damage to the inside and outside of your home.

Regular maintenance is a great way to prevent your fascia boards from becoming damaged. If made of wood, then it’s a good idea to paint your fascia once every few years. If you do so then this provides a great time to check for any obvious damage. Whilst some damaged fascia boards can be repaired, it is often a better option to try and replace the fascia, or at least the section of the fascia.

How to Replace Damaged Facia Boards

The good news is that fascia boards are easy to replace yourself if you have DIY skills. You will have to start by accessing the fascia, which can be done either using scaffolding or a ladder. If your fascia boards are hard to reach then it may be a good idea to hire a professional for the job.

Once you can get clear and safe access to your fascia boards you should remove the gutter and downspout in order to give you access to your fascia boards. Once you have access you should be able to simply pry off the damaged boards.

Look at the old fascia board to give you an idea of how you should measure the new one. You should prepare your new fascia boards in advance if possible, but you may need to saw the angles to match the old fascia boards and ensure they fit firmly in place.

Once you are sure of the fit, attach the new fascia. you should nail this to the rafters and make sure the new fascia is secure in place. If your new fascia isn’t painted then you will have to do this too. Once you are complete, simply reattach the gutter and downspout and make sure that the whole system is secure and watertight.

Conclusion

Replacing your fascia boards is a job many homeowners choose to do themselves. However, if you are not certain of how to go about it you should seek advice from a professional. There are many contractors who specialise in guttering and roof materials, so all you need to do is contact them for a quote. They should be able to come and either repair or replace any damaged fascia boards on your home.