PVC or timber facias ?

booky1 · 14 Nov 2008

Hello.

I'm finally getting near to tiling the roof on my new extension. The spec says white PVC fascias, soffits and barge boards. I'm thinking of using a 17mm thick PVC full replacement board (from Fascias.com) nailed directly onto the ends of the rafter feet rather than a timber fascia with a PVC clad.

Has anyone any experience of this, does it look OK and is it strong enough to support the tiles at the eaves? Any comments/advice would be welcome.

Thanks.

noseall · 14 Nov 2008

the only advantage that i can see is that a clad fascia can be replaced without worrying about the eaves tiles dropping.

booky1 · 15 Nov 2008

Thanks Noseall, that's a good point. Have you ever used anything similar or do you always use timber for fascias?

Also, I've just had a thought, if I use PVC straight onto the rafter feet I'll be able to see a couple of nail heads (PVC covered) every 400mm, or do you not notice them?

Any further comments will be welcome, I'm still not sure which way to go.

Thanks.

noseall · 15 Nov 2008

most of our extensions specify upvc fascia and soffit. we always use cover/clad fascia.

this involves a plywood carcass both for the fascia and the soffit. we then fit the roof tiles then fit all the soffit boards and fascia.

'poly nails' are used for fixing - plastic headed nails that correspond with whatever colour fascia you decide to use.

booky1 · 15 Nov 2008

Thanks again Noseall, that's what I really should have asked - how would you do it. I'll do the same.

Much appreciated, cheers!

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