5 years' recorded experience. Domestic rooflines only. Timber, ventilation and drainage considered.
Fascias support the gutter edge, while soffits close the underside of the eaves and can help maintain airflow into the roof space. Peeling surfaces, cracks, loose boards and signs of rot suggest that the visible finish or the material behind it needs attention. Faulty gutters can make matters worse by repeatedly soaking the roofline. We inspect the eaves and accessible timber before fitting over or replacing components, so concealed decay is not simply hidden.
Roofline parts need to work together. Fascias must provide suitable support, soffits should preserve required airflow and gutters need correct alignment to carry water away. We coordinate these details so one repair does not obstruct ventilation or leave the gutter fixed to an unsuitable edge. This joined-up approach also helps create a neater finish around corners and returns while addressing pest entry, staining or loose sections where they occur.
We look behind visible boards for decay before new parts are installed.
We consider soffit ventilation when repairing or replacing roofline parts.
We align drainage with the fascia rather than treating each part alone.
The fascia is the board along the roof edge that commonly supports the guttering. The soffit closes the underside of the eaves. Both help protect the roof edge, while suitable soffit ventilation may also support airflow into the roof space.
Covering decay does not remove it. We inspect accessible timber behind the visible roofline so damaged material can be identified before new components are fitted. The right approach depends on the condition and construction found.
Not automatically. Existing gutters may be reusable if they remain sound and can be aligned securely. Where they are distorted, cracked or repeatedly leaking, coordinating replacement with fascia work can give better fixing, drainage and appearance.
Call us to discuss cracks, rot, staining, pest entry or gutter problems around your eaves.
