Soffits & Fascias in South East
Fascias and soffits are a critical aspect of the majority of guttering systems. Not only do they provide support for the guttering itself, they improve the looks of your house by producing a clean and neat finish to the roofline. Fascias or fascia boards are horizontal boards that sit on the edge of the rafters of your roof, closing the end of the roof and creating the support that the guttering is mounted to. Soffits run underneath the fascia boards, closing the gap and protecting the underside of the rafter ends. Soffits are generally ventilated to permit the roof timbers to breathe and also to prevent any moisture buildup. Box ends are utilised where the horizontal fascia meets the diagonal barge board that runs up the edge of the roof profile, giving a neat finish to an otherwise ugly join.
Fascias and soffits are often constructed from either timber or UPVC. Wood fascias and soffits are standard on older properties and continue to be popular. However, timber fascias and soffits can rot with time and expose the rest of the guttering to problems or leaks. More recently, UPVC fascias and soffits have been increasingly popular as they give you a resilient alternative that won't rot. UPVC fascias and soffits can be purchased in a wide range of colours to fit any house, although white is popular as it offers a traditional appearance. Fascias are additionally available in ogee moulded designs, where feature grooves are integrated. These can have an impressive effect.