Fascia Boards

[jellycat]

I'm having roof re-tiled and guttering repaired. There are no fascia boards - do I need them? The guttering's been there for a long time, at least 40 years without them. Will cost an extra £700 if I decide to have them put up.

Any advice? Are they essential? I'm happy (well not happy, but will bite the bullet) to shell out if it means getting a proper job done, but don't want to pay for unecessary work.

 

[Alastairreid]

different buildings different styles.
you dont need fascias if the house was designed not to have them.
aestheticaly it may look better with facings fitted, though that would be a matter of choice rather than necessity.

 

[jellycat]

Cheers. Will have a think about whether to go for them or not.