Roofing in Blackburn – Fascia’s and soffits, bargeboards
Our company specialises in fascia’s, soffits and bargeboards. We are able to provide you with the best soffits, bargeboards and fascia’s in Blackburn. Before you decide what, you need doing, what is best for you and what you would like, you should read this article. Within this article we will provide you with some essential knowledge about fascia’s, soffits and bargeboards, so that you are informed with all the information you need to make your decision about your property in Blackburn. Our friendly and experienced team are always happy to help with any roofing issue and love to make sure you make the right choice for you and your home.
What are fascia’s, soffits and bargeboards?
Fascia’s
The fascia board is mounted at the point where the outer walls of the house and the roof meet. This is commonly known as the ‘roofline’ or the ‘main board that carries the gutter’. Most people are unfamiliar with these words. PVCu, uPVC and PVCue are often used to talk about PVC fascia’s, soffits and bargeboards. The ‘u’ in PVC means ‘unplasticised’. This means it is not pliable PVC like some children’s toys, ect. The ‘e’ means ‘expanded’. If PVC Is expended or foamed it produces a light and strong board that is thicker than an equivalent rigid PVC board.
The board is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of the roof. The fascia is connected directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and commonly does most of the work for supporting the bottom and lower edge row of tiles. The fascia board also carries all the guttering. There is no mean feat, even more so when it is raining a lot. In rain the roof of a three-bed semi could be washing several gallons of water per second into the gutters.
Soffit
The soffit board is hidden underneath the fascia board, it is tucked underneath it. You can usually see the board the most from street level. Soffits can be ventilated, this is to allow the flow of air into the roof area. Another thing you can do instead is to provide ventilation over the top of the fascia board rather than through the soffits. This method is the most popular of the two recently. If adequate ventilation is not provided, then condensation will form in the roof void. If condensation does form this will increase the risk of timber decay.
Bargeboard
The bargeboard is the board that is used on the gable end of a house. The condition of the bargeboard is essential, so it must be kept in good condition. The reason the condition of the bargeboard is so important is because it can often make or break the look of a house. If the bargeboard is not in good condition it will bring down the aesthetic value of the house, but If it is in good condition it can make the house look very appealing. Throughout the years of the bargeboard it has evolved into many different shapes, this can help you choose the best one for you and the one that will make your house look the best.
If you require bargeboards, soffits or fascia’s fitting in Blackburn or the surrounding areas do not hesitate to contact us. We are also pleased to offer any roofing advice you may desire with a friendly and professional team we can help you!