Does fascia go on before gutters?

Before installing gutters, you should first place the fascia board, followed by the soffit. After those two components are successfully in place, you can tackle the gutter installation. You can opt for several kinds of materials and styles for your fascia, soffit, and gutters.

Do you need fascia with gutters?

Unless a roof overhangs a home 3-4 feet and there is no basement, a gutter system is needed. A house without a fascia (the piece of wood below the last shingle) has to have gutters installed using roof straps. The roof straps attach to the hidden hanger inside the gutter and secure right into the roof.

What goes on first the roof or fascia?

Fascia and soffit are installed after the roof installation is finished. It is ideal that soffit and fascia materials be installed before you place tiles or any other type of roofing material on the roof.

Do gutters ruin fascia?

Anytime you have water going behind your gutters, that water is destroying your fascia board and going inside your walls. Once your fascia board gets rotted to the point that it is soft, the fascia can no longer support the weight of the gutters. What eventually happens is the gutter will fall off of the home.

Can fascia be installed after gutters?

Before installing gutters, you should first place the fascia board, followed by the soffit. After those two components are successfully in place, you can tackle the gutter installation. You can opt for several kinds of materials and styles for your fascia, soffit, and gutters.

How to replace fascia board and gutter installation

Do you have to replace fascia when replacing gutters?

There is no way to replace the fascia board without removing the gutters, as the gutters are mounted to the board. So, your roofers will carefully remove the gutters. Typically, the same gutters can be re-installed on the new fascia board, if they are in good condition.

Do you install fascia before soffit?

The job goes smoother when you follow the correct installation sequence. First nail up the J-channel, then soffit panels, then fascia, then drip edge.

What is a fascia style gutter?

Fascia Gutters and Fascia Gutter Machines

This style of gutter is mostly seen on homes where a fascia board is not installed along the lower edge of the roof. Fascia gutters are directly installed onto the framing so the smooth face of the gutter hides the edge of the roof's rafter tails.

Do gutters cause fascia to rot?

Leaky Gutters

The most common reason why fascia boards rot is due to an ineffective gutter. A gutter system that's old and leaky or has an improperly aligned downspout will cause the excess moisture to back up into the fascia, which will result in rot over time.

What is the difference between a soffit and a fascia?

An exterior soffit is located on the span beneath the rafter tails, while the fascia is the exposed horizontal band you see at the end of the rafters. These architectural elements found along the eave area do more than just add visual interest and give a finished look to your home.

What is the best material to use for fascia board?

Typically for fascia boards, cedar and redwood are popular choices given their resistance to rot from excessive moisture. However, if you prime and paint the fascia, then fir, spruce, and pine can also make beautiful choices from a design standpoint.

Does fascia board go under roof sheathing?

Measure up the rafter 45-3/4 inch from the cut end of the truss tail and snap a line along the trusses. This indicates the upper edge of the first row of roof sheathing—leaving enough overhang that the subfascia and fascia will tuck neatly underneath when the time comes.

Can you fit soffit after fascia?

Soffit boards are fitted underneath the fascia boards, to fill the gap between the fascia and the wall. Additionally, soffit boards help to create a clean finish on the building, hiding unsightly rafter ends, and blocking the gap between the roof and wall.

When should I replace my soffit and fascia?

Do you replace gutters before or after painting?

Prime Under Gutters Before Installing New

The main reason it is a good idea to paint the exterior when replacing gutters is both can be done almost at the same time, having many benefits to the homes' substrate in this process.

How long should fascia last?

While they tend to last for years, fascia and soffits do need replacing, so every homeowner eventually needs to recognise the signs of wear and tear.

What is the board behind the fascia called?

The soffit board is tucked away under the fascia board. It is usually the board that you see most of from street level. The soffit can be ventilated to allow the flow of air into the roof area. Alternatively, ventilation can be provided over the top of the fascia board.