Facia Work Roof

Item 1031235 model ssc1sxxf20lo.

Facia work roof.

Look for boards that are treated for outdoor. 0 6875 in x 5 5 in x 12 ft frameguard primer reversible spruce pine fir fascia. If perfectly centered each of the two adjoining board ends gets at most a inch bearing on the end of the roof truss or rafter. The fascia covers the gables and ends of the roof rafters and builders usually consider it part of the siding trim.

When the design includes fascia one of its purposes is to seal the soffits from weather and pests. Watch where you nail your fascia. Measuring and cutting the fascia 1. The primary role of the fascia is to act as a layer between the edge of the roof and the outdoors and is meant to protect the wooden board against water damage that can occur during certain weather conditions.

Climb a ladder near the corner of your roof and tape the end of. Cut the boards to. Not every roof has fascia all around because some roofing designs include open ended rafters. Get straight boards that are 2 in 5 1 cm taller than the rafter ends.

If at all possible never nail a fascia board near the edge of the end grain. You see this all the time where two boards have been joined on the end of a 1 inch rafter or truss. Gutters fascia and drip edges work together to deflect water from your roof to the ground without damaging the roof or walls of your home. Use a tape measure to find the length of your roof.