Roof edge or eaves edge all the boards running along the edge of the roof or eaves.
Boards that go around the roof.
Place the new decking board on the roof.
It s located under the horizontal fascia board which holds the gutters.
Usually made from 1 2 inch plywood the decking closes and reinforces the roof structure and provides a nailbed for the shingles.
The type may vary depending on the type of wall construction but most trim boards are 1 by 4 inches or 1 by 6.
They can be several feet above the leak or to the right or left of it.
If at all possible never nail a fascia board near the edge of the end grain.
If you have attic access the easiest way to track down a leak is to go up there with a flashlight and look for the evidence.
You see this all the time where two boards have been joined on the end of a 1 inch rafter or truss.
Types of drip edges.
House trim is installed at corners along roof lines and around doors and windows.
Safeguards the roof from strong gusts of wind and wind blown rain.
Under the quebec construction code certain kinds of particleboard are also authorized.
If you need to put fascia boards on your home there are easy ways to ensure that they fit correctly and are installed properly.
Soffits help provide ventilation for attic space.
Fascia boards go around the eaves of your home s roof and are typically where the gutters are attached.
Once you measure your roof to determine what length you need cut the boards to the correct size.
Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof.
Shields against the occurrence of shifts between a deck and the fascia boards.
People can prolong the life of this part of the roof trim by cleaning the gutters regularly to avoid water buildup around the edges of the roof removing moss and chunks of material that become wedged between gutters and fascia boards and engaging in regular maintenance such as painting to keep trim materials in good condition.
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.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
Also known as a fascia.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
The fascia is attached to the edge of the roof and stretches horizontally from one end of the rafters to the other.
Shields the fundamental wood and promotes the performance of water shedding.
Lengthens the life and the effectiveness of the roofing materials and the roof overall.
