Soffits & Fascias in Isle Of Harris

Soffits & Fascias in Isle Of Harris

Fascias and soffits are an essential aspect of the majority of guttering systems. Not only do they provide support for the guttering itself, they enhance the looks of your home by creating 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 attached to. Soffits run underneath the fascia boards, closing the gap and protecting the underside of the rafter ends. Soffits are commonly ventilated to enable the roof timbers to breathe and also to avoid any moisture accumulation. Box ends are utilised where the horizontal fascia meets the diagonal barge board that runs up the edge of the roof profile, presenting a neat finish to an otherwise ugly join.

Fascias and soffits are generally manufactured from either wood or UPVC. Timber fascias and soffits are typical 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. Recently, UPVC fascias and soffits have been increasingly popular as they give you a long lasting substitute that won't rot. UPVC fascias and soffits can be purchased in a wide range of colours to complement any home, although white is extremely popular as it has a traditional appearance. Fascias are additionally available in ogee moulded designs, where feature grooves are included. These can have a striking effect.